LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Jenny Davis

Position: Health Instructor
School: Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
School District: Clark County School District
City, State: Las Vegas, NV

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Jenny Davis was nominated anonymously.

As a high school biology and health teacher, Ms. Davis strives to make sure her classroom is a safe space where students will not feel judged. She wants students to recognize her as an ally who will always do what she can to help them navigate their difficulties, whether she's being a trusted adult to simply listen to them or connecting them with those who can provide services. She also likes to have fun and try to create a sense of whimsy by telling jokes. She is not afraid to show vulnerability if it will make a student laugh.

As a veteran teacher, she has many accomplishments. While the most important ones are connections she makes with students, here are a few recent professional accomplishments:

1) During the 2023-24 school year, she was awarded a Grant from Green our Planet to start hydroponic gardening from the HydroConnect program.

2) She was awarded a grant from Green Our Planet to form a traditional garden from the GardenConnect program.

3) She received a $20,000 scholarship from UNLV: Project Pueblo to earn a masters degree in English Language Acquisition to provide equity in educational support for emergent bilingual students. She is expected to graduate in December 2025.

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Comments (7)

Neya Posted 10 months ago

I nominate Ms. Davis as a LifeChanger! Every decision she makes involves the best interests of her students. She is smart, talented, warm, and charismatic. Any student who has her for the semester will learn from the hardest working and most caring teacher ever. Yay Jenny!

Kristi Kelly Posted 11 months ago

Ms. Davis is always willing to volunteer at the school and is consistently available to support anyone who needs help. This year, she’s working hard to get our gardening program up and running. With our limited budget, it’s been challenging for our clubs to secure the additional funding they need, but her dedication and effort have been unwavering.

Cherlynn Thomas Posted 11 months ago

Jenny is a remarkable educator, and I have known her for more than 21 years. She always advocates for her students.

Kimer Posted 11 months ago

Jenny is very passionate about teaching and making learning fun and interesting! She does it all with an open heart and a smile.

Adam Taylor Posted 11 months ago

Jenny is an outstanding high school science and health teacher. She seems to always have positive energy, and brings curiosity, and real-world relevance to her classroom. Jenny builds genuine connections with her students, and she is always helping students that miss a lot of school get caught back up. She celebrates curiosity and wants her students to learn how to be problem-solvers. Her impact goes beyond grades—she inspires a lifelong interest in science and healthy habits!

Rhonda Dawkins Posted 11 months ago

Ms. Jenny Davis is a phenomenal educator for the Clark County School District. She is a Health educator, and believes in assisting students in obtaining the knowledge, and skills that will not only assist students with the high school curriculum, but with their entire life. Ms. Davis has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide students with opportunities in their education. Ms. Davis not only teaches health, but also assist/tutors students in multiple subjects, and supplemental homeschool environments in order to assist students in earning the credits they need to be successful and graduate. I have witness her relentless commitment to students. Ms. Jenny Davis would be an excellent recipient of this award.

Adriana Bettencourt Posted 11 months ago

Jenny Davis is such a deserving nominee! She has a gift for making her classroom a safe and welcoming place while also pouring her heart into meaningful projects, like starting hydroponic and traditional gardens and pursuing her master’s to better support bilingual students. Her kindness and dedication truly make a lasting impact.