Cove Davis has announced a run for School Committee.  She is running for the Ward 8 seat currently held by Matt Miller and will be running against Margie Ross-Decter.  Here is her announcement press release.

Cove Davis, Newton mother of two and professional educator, officially announced her campaign for the open Ward 8 seat of the Newton School Committee in the November 2021 election.

“I believe that I can bring a unique perspective to the School Committee and an expertise in education that will help improve both the NPS and our School Committee”, Davis said. “I am a life–long educator, both as a teacher and school leader, who is passionate about high quality education and the opportunities that it can unlock for students. I have been involved in the Newton community since my husband and I moved here in 2012 as part of the Memorial Spaulding PTO, The Oak Hill Park Association, and as a Newton Youth Soccer Coach. We are raising our two young sons in this wonderful community and I am committed to continuing to work to improve our schools”.

Davis added that “I have spent my professional career working to improve education for students as a teacher, principal, and now as the director of the Five District Partnership, a partnership of five districts that coordinates best practices to improve instruction and academic achievement for all students. I have spent my career working in diverse communities, and have taught in Europe and challenging urban environments in the U.S. I am an experienced leader and a professional collaborator, and I can’t wait to bring this experience to the Newton School Committee”.

Cove’s professional background includes:
● Executive Administrator of the Five District Partnership
● Principal of the Joseph A Browne School in Chelsea
● Middle School teacher and school counselor in Europe and the U.S.
● Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Boston University

Davis added that “I am very pleased to have the support of so many in our community (www.covedavis.com). I am looking forward to meeting people across Newton and hearing about their educational journeys and ideas to improve NPS”.

Cove’s priorities would include:

● Excellence in Education for all learners

● Successful Return to School

● Communication and Transparency

● Focus on upgrading buildings and infrastructure

For more information, please see Cove’s website (www.covedavis.com) and contact her at [email protected].