Breakthrough Central Texas
Will Davies is currently the Associate Director of Policy and Data at Breakthrough Central Texas, where Will leads research and advocacy initiatives to improve postsecondary access and success for young Texans. Additionally, Will works as a Policy and Data Analyst and Program Coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on sustainability education. Previously, Will has served as a Bilingual Literacy Specialist and 4th-grade teacher at Manor Independent School District. Will is currently pursuing a PhD in Education Policy and Planning at The University of Texas at Austin, with previous degrees in Education Policy and Planning (MEd) and Political Science and Philosophy (BA).
Breakthrough Central Texas
In Central Texas, only 8% of middle school students from low-income communities will go on to earn a college degree. To combat this inequity, Breakthrough makes a 12-year commitment to help children become the first in their families to graduate from college. Our program focuses on a combination of extended learning, comprehensive advising, and leadership experiences to help students prepare for, persist through, and ultimately, graduate from college. From middle school to high school to college through college graduation, we are there every step of the way. In 2018, Breakthrough will serve more than 1,650 students in Central Texas.