Gina Davenport
Cape Coral
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Anne Arundel County Public Schools, driving student engagement and achievement through innovative instructional design and staff development. Expert in fostering inclusive environments and implementing data-driven strategies, resulting in a top 10% national ranking and a graduation rate exceeding 96%.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Principal
Anne Arundel County Public School
Annapolis
12.2014 - 07.2024
- Directed the daily operations of a large, diverse comprehensive high school serving 1,700 students and 150 faculty and staff. The school was ranked in the top 10% of Maryland high schools and the top 8% nationally by U.S. News & World Report for the 2023–2024 academic year, with a graduation rate exceeding 96%.
- Fostered a safe, inclusive, and positive school climate by implementing restorative practices, resulting in fewer than ten out-of-school suspensions annually for three consecutive years.
- Championed a shared instructional vision that inspired staff and supported equitable, high-quality learning opportunities for all students.
Ready2Lead Program Instructor
Anne Arundel County Public School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and facilitated Student-Centered Leaders professional learning modules for cohorts of aspiring assistant principals and principals, equipping them with the skills and mindset for transformational leadership.
- Curated targeted resources and experiential learning opportunities to guide participants in shifting from a management-focused approach to a student-centered leadership model.
- Recommended job-embedded experiences to build capacity in key areas including student-centered problem solving, courageous conversations, restorative practices, and the integration of student voice as a culturally responsive practice.
University Supervisor of Leadership Cohort Internship Experience
Loyola University Maryland
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Planned and led instructional sessions for a cohort of 100 aspiring school leaders, providing insight into the roles and responsibilities of assistant principals and principals.
- Collaborated with candidates to design on-site, job-embedded experiences aligned with their individual leadership development goals.
- Provided personalized growth recommendations based on each candidate’s yearlong performance and progress toward leadership competencies.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Baltimore, MD05.2025
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD12.2007
Master of Education - Special Education
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD09.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD05.1990
Skills
- Instructional design
- Staff development
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement and achievement
- Social-emotional learning
- Instructional leadership
- Special education expertise
- Educational research
- Academic program management
- Performance evaluation
Websites
Publications
- Adaptive Leadership for School Equity, Davenport, G., 2022, Educational Leadership, 79, 6
- Building a Unified School Culture in a Diverse Society, Davenport, G., 2022, ASCD Blog, https://www.ascd.org/blogs/building-a-unified-school-culture-in-a-divisive-society
- Following Students’ Lead on Social Justice, Davenport, G., Coleman, J., 2023, Educational Leadership, 80, 8
Accomplishments
- George Arlotto Principal Leadership Award Finalist - 2022
- Washington Post Principal of the Year Finalist - 2021
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ready2Lead Program Instructor
Anne Arundel County Public School
01.2022 - 01.2024
University Supervisor of Leadership Cohort Internship Experience
Loyola University Maryland
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Principal
Anne Arundel County Public School
12.2014 - 07.2024
Doctor of Philosophy - Educational Leadership
Notre Dame University of Maryland
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Education
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Education - Special Education
Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
University of Maryland College Park
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