Chase Davenport, a dedicated math and physical education teacher, has worked at Fauquier High School (FHS) for five years. He also coaches boys’ soccer at FHS on top of his other two jobs. It’s his 12th year teaching, and he has taught at various schools, such as Stafford and Marshall Middle School, before his career at FHS. He originally came to Fauquier hoping for a job in physical education, but no available job positions were open then. He chose to become a math teacher instead, until a spot for physical education opened over the summer of 2024, and he took the opportunity while he could. Davenport still teaches math and physical education and balances them between his different class periods. Davenport is a mentor who believes in assisting students and works hard to keep them motivated and engaged, whether inside the classroom or not.
Davenport had been inspired to become a teacher since he was little and enjoyed helping people become better and grow. Teaching for Davenport is more than just a job, it is a way to help students grow into their best and educated selves. He started with a passion for teaching and met many role models and teachers who inspired him to be who he is today as a teacher and person. “I’ve always enjoyed working with kids, helping people become their best selves, instilling good values in people at a young age,” expressed Davenport. His motivation to teach comes from helping people become the best they can be and to leave a positive impact on his students.
Davenport’s priority is his students, making sure they stay active and in a positive mood while still learning and being productive. “Even if I’m having a rough day, or I’m not feeling great, I still try to bring my best face to the classroom,” said Davenport. He makes sure to put his students first, prioritize their learning, and make sure they have fun while they do it. He makes it a priority to encourage students and help push them to their full potential.
While he teaches both math and physical education, he still tries to keep his students as active as they can be while learning tricky math problems. Even in math class, he uses fun activities and movement to help students understand complicated concepts and to keep the students active during the long class. “We’re trying to encourage positive behavior and energetic movement, things that keep the kids moving,” said Davenport. He enjoys having students interact in the classroom, such as using whiteboards around the class and doing walk-around worksheets. His methods of teaching help the classroom become more lively and upbeat and keep the students’ energy up. Whether he’s leading a fast-paced physical education lesson or teaching complex math problems, his upbeat, positive attitude keeps his students motivated and ready to participate.
