June Williams Davis

June Williams Davis has had over 40 years of service in education and community work. Davis puts her energy into caring for those who need a voice, whether she is doing that in the classroom, as an administrator, or through working with community projects and initiatives. She currently resides in Fort Worth, Texas, and is the proud parent of Alison June and a very proud grandmother.

Education

June Williams Davis received both a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and a Master of Education from East Texas State University (now A&M-Commerce). She also holds a mid-management certification in educational leadership.

Career

Davis taught in Texarkana, Pleasant Grove Common, Lancaster, and Wichita Falls ISDs and served as a counselor and liaison for homeless students in Fort Worth.

In May 2003, Davis became the first African American elected to the Crowley Independent School District Board of Trustees. She served as secretary from 2005 to 2007 and was elected vice-president. In 2010, she was elected president. She served as president from 2010 to 2019 and remains a current board member.

During her tenure with the Fort Worth ISD, Davis served as a committee member with the Tarrant County Advisory Committee and the Tarrant County Mental Health and Mental Retardation. She was a member of the Fort Worth Association of Black School Educators, a participant in Leadership Fort Worth, the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Board, and Counselors for Social Justice. She also served as a board member for United Way of Tarrant County.

Davis retired from Fort Worth ISD as the Director of Special Programs. In fall 2019, Crowley ISD named a new elementary school after Ms. Davis. The June W. Davis Elementary School recognizes her service in education.

Community Service

Davis has received numerous awards and accolades for her community service. She is a recent recipient of The Living Legends Award presented by The Beta Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. She was previously recognized with two Trail Blazer Awards, the Pioneer Award, the Bayard H. Friedman Hero Award, The Living Legends Award, and the National Sojourner Truth Meritorious Service Award.

While serving on the Fort Worth ISD school board, she mentored a group of fifth-grade girls in her free time. She also volunteered at the Tarrant County Food Bank, which she continues to do regularly.