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Jun 2024
38m 35s

Episode 143: A Tale of Two AP Roles with...

Darrin Peppard
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And now...about our guest this week on the show:

Dr. Nick Davies is an associate principal for Vancouver Public Schools and an adjunct Faculty Member at Pacific University. He has been a school administrator for 5 years at both the primary and secondary levels. He has a Ph.D. in Education and Leadership and wrote his dissertation on curriculum implementation. Dr. Davies is a National Outstanding Assistant Principal and was named the 2024 Elementary Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of Washington. He is a former high school math teacher and head track and field coach. He was a two-time state coach of the year in Oregon. Dr. Davies has had 7 published articles and presented nationwide on school leadership. Dr. Davies also served as a reservist in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Connect with Nick:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-davies-education/

drnickdavies@gmail.com 

https://www.drnickdavies.com/

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