W.P. Davidson High School
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Established in 1960 as a four-year secondary education institution in the Mobile County Public School System. Davidson is fully accredited by SACS (Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools). Davidson offers one of the most comprehensive programs available to students in Mobile, Alabama. It became the first public high school in the county to offer a full-time gifted and Advanced Placement program. Davidson was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 1990 and again in 1994. The school's dedicated faculty and administration have won numerous awards, including several National Board Certified Teachers, State Principal of the Year, State Teacher of the Year, and a National Milken Foundation Award winner.
EPIC
Davidson's Robotics Program coincides with EPIC (Engineering Pathways Integrated Curriculum). Beginning in 2004, this program enables students to pursue their career goals through a selection of engineering focused math and science core classes. While still taking part in high school activities, students work towards either an EPIC major or EPIC minor, resulting in a beneficial introduction to post-secondary education. Because the Robotics team is so greatly influenced by engineering and technology, EPIC serves as a key supporter and sponsor for the students taking part in the competition.
Our Consultants ​
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Michael Fletcher is one of the sponsors of the Davidson Robotics Team. He has been teaching for 14 years at Davidson High School. He teaches geometry, algebra II with trigonometry, pre-calculus, Math Special Topics, EPIC Infinity Project, and mentorship classes. He has won numerous national awards for his teaching excellence, and he is also a co-author of a University of Chicago geometry textbook that was published and released in 2009.
Jenny Parker is the sponsor of the Robotics Team Notebook and Marketing Committees. She teaches geometry, pre-calculus, and EPIC Infinity Project. With a degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, Ms. Parker provides experience and insight to the team in its operations.
Zachary Brewer is the sponsor and safety advisor for the Construction Committee. He teaches several classes at Davidson that are geared in the math and science direction. He is heavily involved in engineering projects around the school, including the Engineering the Future (ETF) program.