Ms M Davis

HGAED Assistant Principal

Ms Davis is an Assistant Principal at Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich, and proudly South African and South Londoner.

With a BA in Drama and Classics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an MA in Acting from ArtsEd, her journey into education began with a love for storytelling and human connection. She joined HGAED as a School Direct trainee in English and has since worked in a range of roles—Literacy Lead, Assistant SENCO, SENCO, and now Assistant Principal, leading on transition, and inclusion.

Proudest moment in education.

Is when students who’ve found learning tough suddenly discover a love for literature or a spark of curiosity in her classroom. Watching them grow in confidence and achieve results they never thought possible is what makes it all worthwhile.

“What I love most about HGAED. Our vibrant, diverse, hilarious, and brilliant students. Every day, I get to work with young people full of potential and personality—and help them become the best versions of themselves. It’s a true privilege.”