“Ms. Davenport being present changed the trajectory of my senior year.”
For one high school senior, everything shifted the moment she found a safe haven in Ms. Davenport’s room during lunch. What started as a place to hang out quickly became something much deeper—a space where she could be her unabashed self, free from judgment and surrounded by encouragement.
“She has supported me through the good and the bad, always a shoulder to lean on but also ready to drop the hammer on me with reality when I needed it.”
Through mental health struggles, academic pressure, peer challenges, and the ever-persistent weight of senioritis, Ms. Davenport remained a constant—offering tough love when needed and unwavering support at every step.
When senior awards rolled around, there was no doubt who had made the most impact.
“She was the first person I ran to to hug, and the loudest in the audience. When I look back at my senior year, she will be the first person to come to my mind.”
This is what Communities In Schools is all about—being present, building relationships, and creating safe, trusted spaces where students feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving more than they ever thought possible.
