Meet Our Principal

 

Amber A. Davenport is a dynamic and visionary educational leader with over a decade of experience driving academic achievement, teacher development, and positive school culture across diverse learning environments. Currently serving as Assistant Principal at Frank Guzick Elementary School in Dallas ISD, she leads initiatives that have resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes, teacher performance, and campus climate.

Mrs. Davenport led campus-wide initiatives that significantly improved academic outcomes, including a 55% reduction in disciplinary referrals, a rise in state assessment growth scores, and the attainment of TEA distinctions for more than half of the teachers she coached. Her innovative implementation of the Ron Clark House System has fostered a more engaged and collaborative school community, as reflected in consistent gains on student surveys. As SST chair and test coordinator, she has elevated both student support services and campus accountability measures with precision and care.
Mrs. Davenport is a proud Teach For America alumna, where she began her career grounded in the mission of educational equity and excellence for all students. Previously, as a Campus Instructional Coach on an ACE campus and as a classroom teacher, Mrs. Davenport consistently improved student proficiency through data-driven instruction and strategic coaching. Her passion for education equity and excellence is also evident in her early work supporting English Language Learners and training teachers in effective literacy practices.

Mrs. Davenport holds a B.S. in Education with a minor in Spanish and an M.A. in Teaching from the University of Arkansas, along with an M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Mrs. Davenport is a proud wife and devoted mother of three. She finds daily inspiration in her family, which fuels her commitment to shaping nurturing, equitable learning environments for all children.
A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and an active contributor to her local and professional communities, Mrs. Davenport exemplifies dedication to lifelong learning, transformational leadership, and student-centered success.
Mrs. Davenport's leadership is grounded in a belief that every child deserves access to transformative learning experiences and that empowered educators are the key to student success.

She is honored to serve as Principal of T.G. Terry Elementary School, where she is committed to fostering a culture of excellence, equity, and empowerment for every student and staff member.