TEXARKANA MAGAZINE
Margaret Fischer Davis, a distinguished educator with a lifelong commitment to academic excellence, hails from Maud, Texas, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Maud High School. Her educational journey began at Texarkana College, setting the stage for a career dedicated to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning.
Mrs. Davis’ pursuit of knowledge led her to several prestigious institutions, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Education with high honors from Texas Tech University. She furthered her academic credentials at East Texas State University at Texarkana, earning both a Master of Education and a Master of Science degree. Her thirst for knowledge also took her to East Texas State University at Commerce and Lamar University, where she continued to expand her expertise in education. Mrs. Davis’ career in education began in Idalou Independent School District, where she served as a Migrant Education Program teacher and later as a regular classroom teacher from 1972 to 1975. Later, she brought her expertise to Liberty-Eylau ISD, where she taught children in the reading and math programs before transitioning to a regular classroom teacher role from 1975 to 1981.
LEGEND IN EDUCATION
In 1981, Mrs. Davis embarked on a transformative chapter in her career at Pleasant Grove Independent School District, where she dedicated over three decades of service until her retirement in 2013. Throughout her tenure at PGISD, Davis held various leadership positions that underscored her passion for academic excellence and student success. She served as Curriculum Coordinator, Director of Instruction, and
Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, where she played pivotal roles in shaping the educational landscape of the district. Eventually, she assumed the role of Superintendent of Schools, a position she held with distinction
for 23 years, leaving a lasting legacy on the institution and its community. Margaret Fischer Davis’ unwavering dedication to education, exemplary leadership, and commitment to student achievement greatly impacted the lives of countless students, educators, and community members. Her role as an educational leader continues even today to inspire and shape the future of education in the communities she served.
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COMMUNITY & CULTURE
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