Dr. Etheldra Davis was the first Black teacher and principal in Alaska and the Anchorage School District (ASD), taking the helm at Fairview Elementary School in 1969. | Public Domain Pictures
Dr. Etheldra Davis was the first Black teacher and principal in Alaska and the Anchorage School District (ASD), taking the helm at Fairview Elementary School in 1969. | Public Domain Pictures
Dr. Etheldra Davis was the first Black teacher and principal in Alaska and the Anchorage School District (ASD), taking the helm at Fairview Elementary School in 1969. Dr. Davis passed away at the age of 89 in 2020. Two years later, Fairview Elementary School was renamed Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School, Anchorage School District.
To celebrate Black History Month, Team ASD sat down for a conversation with Andrea Davis-Antoine, the daughter of the late Dr. Davis. She joined us around a table in the ASD Education Center with a binder full of family photos and newspaper clippings. Andrea was ready to share stories of her mother’s legacy from her own perspective, and also through stories her mother passed down to her.
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#BlackHistoryMonth is an opportunity to understand Black histories, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievements. Stay tuned this month as we highlight how our schools are learning and celebrating the history, culture, and achievements of Black Americans.
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