Stacie Davis - Academic Dean, School of Business & Industrial Trades
Henrico County – exactly how it is now! Welcome to the consistency of Virginia!
What were you doing before coming to Reynolds?
Sports marketing career before becoming a career switcher in education. I spent the last 12 years in Henrico County Public School as a CTE and business teacher, assistant principal, and coordinator for special projects like community support initiatives, wellness programs, and affinity groups for black stakeholders.
Tell us about your work here at the college.
What is a typical day like for you?
I’ve been here approximately four months and learned that there’s no such thing as a typical day but I enjoy supporting my faculty and staff.
What are your greatest challenges in your work? Greatest rewards?
Challenges - Learning “the norm” in a constantly changing, and abnormal environment. Rewards – when I finally understand a process completely and creating new opportunities for programs and students.
Your energy level is incredible. What fuels you?
Why, thank you! Life is a gift, joy is choice, and they’re both precious. There are only 24 hours in a day and everyone doesn’t get them or get the opportunity to do what I do with them. I’m honored by that and am careful to use time and people, the most scarce and valuable resources, to the best of my ability. Whatever’s wrong will be over soon and there’s nothing outside of family that’s that serious.
What do you like to do when you aren’t working?
Relax at home and have fun with my kids!
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV series, and why?
The Color Purple
If you won $100 million in the lottery what would you do with the money?
Pay all of my family’s debt, invest more, continue to build generational wealth, and offer scholarships and opportunities for single parents and high school students interested in CTE careers.
