Smyrna High School Graduate
Isabelle Davis, a 2019 graduate of Smyrna High School, is a first-grade teacher at Providence Creek Academy Charter School. She finds joy in helping young students grow academically and personally while creating a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Isabelle’s path to teaching was shaped by her participation in the Educators Rising Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at Smyrna High. The program offered early, handson experiences in education, including an internship in an elementary school that confirmed her passion for teaching. Through Educators Rising, she explored the responsibilities of educators, developed leadership skills, and learned how teachers can make a lasting impact on their students. Isabelle credits Dr. Michael Hill-Shaner as a key influence whose experiences and dedication inspired her to pursue a career in education.
After high school, Isabelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (PreK–4) and Special Education (PreK– 12) from Immaculata University. The skills she developed through Educators Rising—classroom management, lesson planning, and effective communication—gave her confidence in college and prepared her for a successful teaching career. Today, Isabelle draws on these experiences daily as she fosters learning and builds strong relationships with her first-grade students.
