Krissi Davis

Krissi Davis is a veteran music educator, conductor, and researcher with 21 years of experience cultivating vibrant, inclusive string orchestra programs. She currently serves as the Orchestra Director at Midtown High School in Atlanta and was honored as the 2019–2021 Atlanta Public Schools Teacher of the Year. A Connected Arts Network Teacher Leader, Dr. Davis focuses her work in culturally responsive and equity-centered music education, particularly focused on expanding access and belonging for Black and Latino students in instrumental music.

Orchestras under her direction consistently earn superior ratings at Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluation and have performed on prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, and the 2018 and 2025 American String Teachers Association National Orchestra Festival. Dr. Davis has presented professional learning sessions at the 2018 and 2020 GMEA In-Service Conference and the 2019 Midwest Clinic. Her written work includes contributions to Teaching Music magazine and the February 2021 issue of American String Teacher.

Dr. Davis holds degrees in music education from Georgia State University (B.M.E.) and the University of Georgia (M.M.E.), and a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from Georgia State University. She is an active member of the American String Teachers Association, Georgia Music Educators Association and National Association for Music Education, having previously served as GMEA Orchestra Division Chair, and currently serves as a member-at-large on the NAfME Orchestra Council. Dr. Davis is committed to empowering young musicians to achieve artistic excellence, personal confidence, and a strong sense of community within and beyond the ensemble.