Freeport Public Schools welcomes new superintendent Ms. Fia Davis and nearly 30 new educators

Freeport Public Schools recently welcomed Fia Davis, the new Superintendent of Schools, along with nearly 30 new educators during an orientation event held on August 19 and 20 at Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School.

The orientation kicked off on August 19 with an address by Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Special Projects, Mr. Benjamin Roberts, who greeted the new teachers and extended best wishes for the upcoming school year.

Board of Education President, Sunday F. Coward, also spoke to the new educators, sharing her personal connection to the district. “As you start your time here at Freeport, know that I was the student coming in and looking forward to meeting my new teacher. As a proud alumnus of Freeport Public Schools, I can tell you how impactful your work is. Let your students know that they are special and precious, because what you impart on them stays with them.”

The following day, Davis made her enthusiastic entrance to the orientation, warmly greeting the new staff before addressing them. “I’m so excited as this is our first official gathering for me, and so I get to be with you, the first-year teachers, first,” she said.

In her speech, Davis emphasized the importance of the teaching profession. “As teachers, what we do is the work of hearts and minds, and we have to love our students to teach them,” she stated. “No matter what they look like, no matter how they act, even on their worst day. It doesn’t mean we don’t teach them right from wrong or what’s better and more important, but we must love them to teach them.”

After her address, Davis took the time to speak individually with the new teachers before they participated in sessions on district policies, professional development, and curriculum workshops in preparation for the new school year.

The district extends a warm welcome to Davis and the new educators joining the Freeport Schools community.