Davia Brown Franklyn is the executive director of early childhood for the Bank Street Education Center. In her role, she supports district-wide initiatives in examining their vision and change management structures to offer intentional professional development to improve instructional practices in early childhood settings. Franklyn’s 25-year career has centered on building quality learning environments in under-resourced communities and coordinating professional development programs for teachers, community-based organization leaders, and community college faculty. Davia completed her doctorate in Educational Leadership at Russell Sage College. Her dissertation focused on Women of Color district leaders in mentoring relationships: exploring access and opportunities with career.
Davia Brown Franklyn
Executive Director, Early Childhood
