Joyia Davis
Program manager linking museum education, civic education, and entrepreneurship
Birmingham, Alabama
Summary
Museum education and public programming specialist: Joyia has designed and delivered hands-on, family- and school-oriented museum programs (e.g., drop-in activities, Paleontology Show and Tell, Family Night), coordinated volunteers, and used museum collections to create accessible learning experiences for K–12 audiences. ua+2
Civic education and educator professional development leader: While at The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute she led educator-focused programs and events—organizing multi-day conferences, student civics programs, and courthouse-based learning experiences that connected teachers and students with judges, historians, and primary-source materials about landmark cases. thejohnsoninstitute+2
Program development and statewide partnership builder: Joyia's work spans building partnerships and managing initiatives that engage diverse stakeholders across Alabama—she transitioned from museum and archives education roles into statewide innovation and entrepreneurship program management, emphasizing collaboration between cultural, educational, judicial, and economic organizations. edpa+2
Training and early-career museum education experience at major institutions: Her background includes museum education internships and early roles at national and local institutions (Smithsonian museums, Dumbarton House, and state archives), providing foundations in education practice and public programming that inform her later work. ua
Work
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Supreme Court Hometowns Program Coming to Montgomery
February 1, 2025Announcement and program description of the 'Supreme Court and My Hometown' student civics program hosted in Montgomery, including objectives and partnerships with the Supreme Court Historical Society and the local federal court.
Educators Gather for 2025 Judge Johnson Institute Scholars Conference
January 1, 2025Summary and recap of the 2025 Scholars Conference, detailing participant experiences, sessions with judges and experts, and the pedagogical focus on Constitutional court cases.
Presenting at A+ College Ready Fall Social Studies Workshop
December 1, 2024Overview of a presentation and workshop session aimed at Alabama social studies educators, including interactive activities (BreakoutEDU) and strategies for teaching civil rights-era cases.