He illustrated by saying that the school hired only one calculus teacher because of lack of demand but should have at least five calculus teachers when compared to other schools of similar size. The goal of most students is just to graduate from high school and find a job. You have to go on to college. Despite the challenges, Davila enjoys the interaction and believes that the students have made great strides. The number of more advanced academic courses has steadily increased, and a program in which students can earn credits toward their college education has been instituted.
Every day is new and different.
I do get to talk with some kids and offer them guidance. Prior to working at Sam Houston, Davila served as a principal of Edison Middle School, a school with 1,000 students, for three years. I enjoyed working there. At Milby High School, his first job, he taught business courses for eight years, served as registrar for a year and was assistant principal for three years. Davila can relate to his students.