Principal Long began her educational career in 1998 as a teacher at David G. Burnet Elementary School in Dallas ISD. She then worked as an instructional specialist at Frank Borman Elementary School in Denton ISD. In 2008, she joined Irving ISD as an assistant principal for Thomas Haley Elementary. Before joining the J.O. Davis staff, she served as the principal of Jackie Mae Townsell Elementary. Long earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and her M.Ed. and M.B.A from Texas Woman's University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in education from Arkansas State University. 

Principal Long works hard to ensure that all staff members have the necessary resources and professional development to provide learners with the absolute best education. She calls herself a reflective thinker who continuously strives to improve personally and professionally and she expects the same from staff members and learners.

Everyone at Davis is committed to the success of every learner and every colleague every day. 

Principal Long may be reached by email.

Mr. Mendoza is now entering his 11^th year with Irving ISD. Mr. Mendoza was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico and relocated to Irving, Texas with his family at the age of 6. Mr. Mendoza wanted to give back to where it all started, he wanted to thank all the teachers who helped him learn the English language and what better way than to serve in the district where it all started. 

Mr. Mendoza attended John Haley Elementary School, Lee Britain Elementary School, Bowie Middle School and graduated from Nimitz High School.

Mr. Mendoza is the Assistant Principal for Davis Elementary. He previously served as an Assistant Principal at de Zavala Middle School  and  Brandenburg Elementary School..

Mr. Mendoza earned a Master of Education in leadership and policy studies from the University of Arlington at Texas, where he also earned his undergraduate degree.

He will support learners in Pre-K, kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades.

He may be reached by email.

Matthew Troyanowski is originally from Michigan and has taught learners in Naples, FL and Lewisville, TX. He earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education. He holds a master's degree in curriculum & instruction with an emphasis on mathematics education from Texas Christian University. He received his principal's certification from Lamar University. 

He will support learners in Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, watching hockey and college football, and trying new foods.

Mr. Troyanowski may be reached by email.