Last thing you binge-watched?
The Gilded Age
What is your favorite book?
This changes – right now it is WE NEVER LOOKED BACK: The story of an extraordinary struggle that began in Reggio Emilia and won acclaim worldwide under the name of Reggio Children by Carla Maria Nironi
Where is your favorite place?
It has to be Santa Fe
Tell us fun facts about you.
I have a small cowboy boot addiction. I love Anderson Bean and Rios of Mercedes boots the best.I’m pretty much always ready to go to Esperanzas in the Stockyards or Joe T’s.
TRAVIS DAVIS
Vice President Early Education Workforce Development
Dr. Travis Davis is the Vice President of Early Education Workforce Development, overseeing three key early childhood programs: school readiness, early education apprenticeship programs, and community training solutions.
He is responsible for supervising a team of 13 professionals, managing a budget of $2.4 million, and coordinating grants management. His leadership will is instrumental in advancing Camp Fire First Texas’ mission to provide high-quality education to early childhood professionals in North Texas.
Dr. Davis holds a Doctorate of Education in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas, where his research interests include teacher training and development, curriculum frameworks, and community and school partnerships. With a Master of Science in Counselor Education – Play Therapy from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from the University of Central Oklahoma, Dr. Davis brings a comprehensive educational background to his new role.
Prior to joining Camp Fire, Travis held various leadership positions, including Director at the Institute of Child Development at The University of Oklahoma, Chief Early Education Officer at Child Care Associates, Director at Tarrant County College Children’s Center, Master Teacher at UNT Child Development Lab, and Director of Community Professional Development at Camp Fire First Texas.
Dr. Davis is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC), Denton Area Association for the Education of Young Children, Fort Worth Area Association for Education of Young Children (FWAAEYC), Edmond Early Childhood Association, National Coalition of Campus Children’s Centers, and International Play Association / USA.
In addition to his professional affiliations, he volunteers with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood, previously serving on the State Advisory Board, and is a past Board President of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children.
His dedication and leadership have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children EC Leader of the Year in 2019, University of North Texas Early Childhood Education Doctoral Student of the Year in 2015, and Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Recognized State Board Member in 2013.
Senior Quote
“When people ask what I’ve been up to I LOVE to answer, ‘Making friends and being friendly’ It’s not a bad way to spend your time!”
