Kara Davis M.ed

Kara Davis M.Ed is a seasoned educational professional with extensive experience in grant management and instructional support. Currently serving as a Principal Consultant: Grant Reviewer at the Illinois State Board of Education since July 2022, Kara manages an impressive portfolio of over $600M in Title grants, collaborating with clients and cross-departmental teams to enhance service delivery. Prior to this role, Kara held multiple positions at Springfield Public School District 186, including Technology Leader and Instructional Coach, where efforts led to notable improvements in literacy outcomes and enhanced accessibility for students. Additionally, experience as a Summer School Instructor at Camp Compass Academy and a 4th Grade Teacher at Jacksonville School District 117 contributed to robust professional development, curriculum design, and data analysis skills. Kara Davis holds a Master's degree in Literacy from Olivet Nazarene University and a Bachelor's degree in Education from Illinois State University.