Berkeley Welcomes Lower Division Director

At Potomac, in addition to teaching, she served as a Curriculum Coordinator, K-12 Resource Team Coordinator, Intern Coordinator, and from 2008-2013, as a Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach. She has participated in copious ongoing professional development, including the prestigious Teachers College Reading and Writing Project and the National Association of Independent Schools’ Fellowship for Aspiring Heads. In 2013, Melissa was chosen from a national pool to lead the Lower Division of ACDS, and in her time there, she has made an enormous positive impact.

She has been described by former colleagues as “an incredibly hard worker” and “someone who builds strong relationships with faculty and families.” One of the 4th grade teachers at ACDS added, “Melissa’s leadership style is remarkable. She is an optimistic leader who demonstrates empathy towards families in difficult situations while remaining honest about learning needs and the needs of the school.” Her former Head of School, who had "nothing but the highest praise” for her, offered that she is “absolutely extraordinary.”

Berkeley Headmaster Joseph Seivold said of Davis, “She is an adept administrator, strong leader and woman of great character. Melissa is poised and ready to join our outstanding team of Lower Division professionals at Berkeley to craft together the best possible environment for the education of each of the children in our charge.”