Byron Davis Bio

By Byron Davis

Raised by a single mother in public housing, Byron Davis is a teacher, community organizer, husband and father of two daughters. He lives with his family in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Byron learned early on that a strong community can transform individuals' lives.

While at college he was a founding member of the student organization African-American Scholars for Youth which provided tutoring services in the New Orleans public school system and offered support and information to parents trying to navigate the college process.

After graduating from Loyola University, Byron entered Temple University's graduate program in history where he earned a Master's degree in history in 1995. Byron also taught several courses as a graduate assistant at Temple Ambler Campus and Temple Main Campus. Shortly after completing his graduate work, Byron was hired to teach at Germantown Friends School. He began his thirteen-year tenure teaching and counseling 7th graders. He now teaches and advises juniors and seniors.

Byron played an integral role in the development of the Middle School and the K-12 diversity program.

Byron is active in various civic groups including Wister Neighbors, Penn Knox and the Northwest Philadelphia Business Coalition. He is also one of the founding members of the Germantown Poetry Festival.

Byron is the proud father of two daughters, Asha, 16, attends Central High School, and Kai, 13, plans to attend next year. When not teaching or working in the community, Byron likes to spend time with his family, read, listen to jazz and exercise.