Elizabeth Ann Davis’s passion began in 1968 when she was attending Eastern High School in Washington, DC, where she organized a successful walkout of 1,500 students, demanding that African American studies become a part of their high school curriculum. After graduating from Eastern, she went on to attend The Washington Technical Institute and received her Industrial Arts Bachelor’s Degree. In 1978, she earned a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from American University. She taught at several DC Public schools throughout her 44 years in the teaching profession advocating for teachers, students, as well as their parents.

In 2013, Elizabeth Davis was elected president of the Washington Teachers Union where she successfully served over 5,000 active and retired teachers. She was a member of several societies, including Delta Kappa Gamma International, the National Commission on Writing and the DC Area Writing Project. She was known by many as Liz and held in high esteem by her colleagues, friends, and family.