Meet Daryl

Daryl Davis, II is the proud father of two amazing kids, Taylor and Gavin, and considers that his most important role. Beyond the title of “Dad,” he is a dedicated community leader, pastor, and educator with a passion for serving others. Daryl is deeply committed to the betterment of his community, particularly through his work in education. He is a strong advocate for the students of Crowley ISD (CISD), where he was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2022. In May 2024 he was elected by his colleagues to be the presiding officer of the board and currently still serves as Board President.

Davis holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. His extensive leadership experience includes serving as the first Black Chair of the Board of Directors for the Presbyterian Night Shelter (PNS), Chief Financial Officer of Integrity Community Development Corporation, and former Headmaster of ITOP Christian Academy. He also worked as a graduate recruiter at Texas Christian University’s Neeley School of Business.

He currently serves as the Vice President of Workforce & Career Development at UpSpire, a social enterprise focused on removing barriers to employment. Additionally, he serves as the Executive Pastor of Inspiring Temple of Praise Church, where he has led since 2015. Daryl is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and a proud member of the Beta Tau Lambda Chapter where he serves as Chair of the Alpha Beautillion Mentoring Program.

Key Accomplishments as crowley isd board member:

  • Revamped the public comment system for greater transparency and accessibility.

  • Led in the education effort to inform the community of the bond’s tenets, resulting in a successful passage of a $1.04 billion bond program.

  • Promoted the district’s advocacy efforts, including involvement in the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and local advocacy groups.

  • Advocated for and passed increases in pay for paraprofessionals and  Hero Pay for all CISD employees.

  • Oversaw successful completion of mandatory training for the board and superintendent.

  • Promoted a student trustee program to ensure student voices are heard.

  • Click here to learn more about Daryl’s accomplishments as Crowley ISD Trustee.

Fun Facts:

Daryl is an adventurist who enjoys hiking, skydiving, roller coasters, and zip-lining, and was also a drum major in high school.