September 12th 2023.
Everlene Davis is a beloved pillar of the community in Tabor City, North Carolina, and she has been teaching there for an impressive 67 years. Davis recently spoke to WWAY 3 News about her achievement, expressing her joy that she had taught something in her class that could contribute to the success of her students.
Davis started her career in 1956 at Douglass High School, which was still segregated at that time. Following the integration of schools, she moved to Tabor City High School, and she currently works at South Columbus High School. Davis has become known for her passion and dedication to her work, and for her ability to remember the names and faces of her students, their parents and even their grandparents.
Her work in the community goes beyond teaching, as she also sits on the Brunswick Town Council and ran for reelection in 2019, where she won the general election. Davis is also a member of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and in 2014 was honored with the Sandhills/South Central Region Teacher of the Year award.
In a 2014 interview with the organization, Davis discussed adapting to the times. She shared her advice to younger teachers, and emphasized the importance of belonging to professional organizations and attending meetings to learn as much as possible.
Davis is now in her 80s to early 90s, and she still hopes to continue her work as a teacher as long as her health permits it. Her long career has seen her receive many accolades, and it is clear that her state recognizes the great work she does.
Davis summed up her achievement perfectly when she told WWAY 3 News, "I have touched the lives of many, many students."
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