Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis is a Senior Instructor of Portuguese in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the University of South Carolina. She holds a Master's in Teaching Spanish from USC and a Bachelor's in Tourism from Universidade Integrada do Recife. Her career spans secondary and university levels, including founding Lexington High's Portuguese program.

Davis specializes in Portuguese/Spanish language instruction and cultural education, having developed curricula for business students and immersion programs. She coordinates conversation groups and advises the Portuguese Club.

Her pedagogical approach emphasizes language accessibility and cultural appreciation, with demonstrated success in expanding Portuguese studies in South Carolina.

No awards or formal research publications are documented.