Mike Davis

Mike Davis

Head of School

Colorado Academy

Denver, CO

Appointed in 2007, Mike Davis, Ph.D., is the eleventh head of school in Colorado Academy’s (CA) more than 110-year history. Under his leadership, CA has expanded both its experiential and global education offerings, broadened the school’s work in equity and inclusivity, and maintained a mission-based balance of academics, arts and athletics. He also teaches two history courses and leads student trips. He has served on the faculty of NAIS’s Aspiring Head’s Institute since 2017 and also serves on the Association for Colorado Independent Schools board. Davis came to CA after serving as head of the upper school at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, Texas. There, he also chaired the history department, curriculum committee and directed the school’s outdoor education program. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree from The College of Wooster; a master’s degree and doctorate from Vanderbilt University; as well as numerous teaching, research, and dissertation fellowships and grants, including the Klingenstein Fellowship, Klingenstein Center Teachers College, Columbia University, the Dwight Eisenhower/Clifford Roberts Dissertation Fellowship and the JFK Presidential Library’s Marjorie Kovler Research Fellowship.

Online Courses

Past Webinars

  • Essential Considerations for Auxiliary Programs at Independent Schools This item is protected

    March 7, 2025
    Drawing on case studies, national trends and proven best practices, this session will address five key high-level factors to consider before investing in auxiliary programs.
  • Capital Advice on Facilities Planning: RFPs, Consulting, Opportunities This item is protected

    February 14, 2025
    A panel of school leaders will provide a behind-the-scenes look into the world of capital facilities and planning consultants, who serve independent schools in matters of planning, developing, funding and delivering capital projects.
  • Top Financial Mistakes & Control Deficiencies: Prevention and Solutions This item is protected

    February 3, 2025
    Learn the most common financial reporting mistakes and control deficiencies for independent schools. Gain insights into identifying, preventing and correcting these errors to enhance your school's financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Adapting Workforce Strategies for a Changing Landscape This item is protected

    January 17, 2025
    In a rapidly evolving work environment, independent schools face unique challenges in hiring, onboarding, and retaining top talent. Explore actionable strategies for leaders centering a culture of belonging throughout a workforce development lifecycle.
  • How to Save Your School Money with PurchasingPoint This item is protected

    December 6, 2024
    This webinar provides an overview of the PurchasingPoint program, tour of the PurchasingPoint portal and examples of vendor discounts and sign-up processes. Webinar recorded on November 7, 2024

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