Kary A. Davis

Kary A. Davis serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations within the College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), while concurrently holding the position of principal at Jordahl Elementary for the past six years.

Her academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Argosy University (2017) and a Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Art Education with elementary education emphasis from Dakota Wesleyan University (2001).

• BA: K-12 Art Education (Elementary Emphasis), Dakota Wesleyan University
• MA: Educational Leadership, Argosy University

Dr. Davis's research and professional focus centers on Educational Leadership and School Administration, with specialized expertise in Inclusive Education cultivated through her hands-on experience as an elementary/middle school art teacher, Montessori-certified kindergarten instructor, and fifth-grade generalist. Her work emphasizes building inclusive school cultures and empowering educational staff, directly informed by her transition from classroom teaching to K-12 leadership roles including instructional coaching, assistant principalship, and principalship.

As an active community member in Colorado Springs, she applies her professional commitment to education through raising three adult children locally and maintaining deep civic engagement, reflecting her dedication to sustainable educational impact.