Dr. Mike Davis, Author at Colorado Academy News

Thanksgiving gratitude

Dr. Mike Davis·November 18, 2021

I want to use this week’s blog to offer one simple message—THANK YOU! With next week off and a...

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Lessons only veterans can teach

Dr. Mike Davis·November 10, 2021

Today, we honor the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who served our nation with valor...

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CA is always striving to improve

Dr. Mike Davis·November 4, 2021

Colorado Academy is part of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), which also serves as our accrediting...

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CA: the perfect place to refresh and reflect

Dr. Mike Davis·November 1, 2021

Given the anger we see every day in American society and culture, I am grateful to be working...

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Humble gratitude to the generous CA community

Dr. Mike Davis·October 28, 2021

Today, all I want to do is express my sincere gratitude to the CA community for your amazing...

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Colin Powell: An American story of leadership and service

Dr. Mike Davis·October 21, 2021

Like many Americans, I was saddened by news of the passing of Colin Powell. Powell’s life story was...

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The impact of your philanthropy

Dr. Mike Davis·October 14, 2021

October 28 is CA Gives Day—a day we spotlight to drive participation in our annual campaign. It coincides...

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Dr. Mike Davis: A message to alumni

Dr. Mike Davis·October 12, 2021

Dear Colorado Academy Alumni, We’re often encouraged to look for silver linings with the pandemic and its months...

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights: A vision yet to be fulfilled

Dr. Mike Davis·October 7, 2021

This week, I stepped into a Global Perspectives class taught by Dr. Erin Cantos. I watched her help...

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The Big Draw and a reminder about the value of learning outdoors

Dr. Mike Davis·September 30, 2021

This week our amazing visual arts teachers organized The Big Draw, as part of the world’s largest drawing...

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Taking the time to notice

Dr. Mike Davis·September 23, 2021

If you can take 15 minutes of your day to appreciate the beauty of humanity (something we don’t...

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Guide for a happy and successful school year

Dr. Mike Davis·September 21, 2021

As we enter our second month at Colorado Academy, I thought I would share some tips for students...

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Homecoming events on the campus of Colorado Academy

Homecoming 2021: Fun traditions, honoring a CA legend

Dr. Mike Davis·September 16, 2021

I am very excited for Homecoming weekend. When I first interviewed at Colorado Academy 15 years ago, my...

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Remembering 9/11

Dr. Mike Davis·September 9, 2021

We are coming up on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. I vividly recall that...

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20 years of war in Afghanistan

Dr. Mike Davis·September 2, 2021

Given I have taught a course on the War on Terror at Colorado Academy since 2002, a number...

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Our continued push toward excellence

Dr. Mike Davis·August 31, 2021

It’s been so wonderful to have our students back! Our first week of school at Colorado Academy saw...

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CA Head of School Mike Davis welcomes back students during the 2021 All-School Opening Assembly.

It’s great to be back

Dr. Mike Davis·August 26, 2021

Colorado Academy roared back to life this week! We kicked off a week of events with student orientations...

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Can’t stop the train

Dr. Mike Davis·August 19, 2021

I love the Chuck Berry song, “Let It Rock.” It’s classic rock ‘n’ roll. The lyrics tell a...

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‘When opportunity meets preparation’

Dr. Mike Davis·June 3, 2021

Editor’s note: This is Head of School Dr. Mike Davis’ 2021 Commencement speech, delivered on June 3, 2021,...

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Memorial Day: Let’s honor our country’s fallen soldiers

Dr. Mike Davis·May 30, 2021

Memorial Day is a sacred holiday for American servicemen and women across the globe. On this day, we...

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Head of School Mike Davis addresses Seniors and the student body at the 2021 All-School Year-End Assembly.

A salute to the Colorado Academy Class of 2021

Dr. Mike Davis·May 27, 2021

Excitement is building for next week. Colorado Academy holds in-person Fifth and Eighth Grade Continuations and Commencement for...

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