Dr. Cathy Davis will begin her new position as Oak Hill Academy’s headmaster June 8. Davis is a 28-year veteran of the classroom and administrative offices, serving the last three years as supervising principal at Wayne County High School. Davis began her career as a mathematics teacher. In addition to mathematics, she has taught business, computer and technology courses on the middle, high school, and college levels. Prior to her Wayne County position, Davis worked at Mississippi State University as Coordinator of Leadership and Workforce Development at the Research and Curriculum Unit, where she worked on various projects including dual credit, adult high school, early college and career academies.
A native of Webster County and having spent her career in large public schools, colleges and universities, Davis is looking forward to working in a smaller environment. She will spend some time on Oak Hill’s campus over the next two weeks, prior to summer vacation, “to get the feel of the campus and get familiar with the routine. I’m ready to meet the faculty and staff. I’ve heard such good things about them,” she added. “Dr. Davis brings many years experience and a proven track record of success in the field of education.
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