Dr. Davis brings more than 25 years of educational experience to Richland Two, including a distinguished record of leadership in curriculum development, principal support, and district operations across several of South Carolina’s largest school districts. Most recently, Dr. Davis served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Charleston County School District, where he led a team of instructional specialists and drove system-wide improvements that resulted in historic gains in student achievement for more than 50,000 students.
Throughout his career, Dr. Davis has demonstrated a commitment to fostering academic excellence and equity. His leadership was instrumental in developing Charleston County’s inaugural systemwide instructional framework, scaling innovative coaching models, and implementing impactful resource alignment. Previously, as Executive Director of Secondary Schools in both Orangeburg and Berkeley County School Districts, Dr. Davis supervised dozens of principals, opened new schools, and launched successful initiatives to improve graduation rates and student outcomes.
“God has blessed me to have a seat at the table in rooms where many of our
students and communities remain unseen,” Dr. Davis said. “I will continue to Lead and Serve Them Well by fostering a culture of belonging, joyful learning, and continuous improvement with a strong team — ensuring that every student, regardless of background, is visible, valued, empowered to thrive and achieves at high levels.”
Dr. Davis holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Charleston Southern University, an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) and a Master of Education in Secondary Administration from The Citadel, and a Bachelor of Education from Georgia Southern University. He has also served as an adjunct instructor at The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the South Carolina Association of School Administrators and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
