Winnin' like a Griffin: Shaneka Davis

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Ms. Shaneka Davis poses after winning an award from Col Oh and Chief Helms

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From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, and Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, take a group photo at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024. Davis was coined for her leadership and contributions within the installation’s Child Development Centers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Ms. Shaneka Davis receives a coin from Col. Oh.

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U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, presents a coin to Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024. Davis was nominated by the 316th FSS as part of the wing recognition program for her dedication and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Col. Oh, Chief Helms, and Ms. Davis participate in circle time.

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From left, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, conduct circle time with children during a Child Development Center visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024. The Joint Base Andrews Child Development Centers provides childcare focused on social, affective, language, creative, cognitive, and physical development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Ms. Shaneka Davis conducts circle time with her students.

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Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, conducts circle time with children at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024. Davis is part of a team at the Joint Base Andrews Child Development Centers dedicated to youth development and supporting military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

Ms. Shaneka Davis shows Col. Oh and Chief Helms her classroom.

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From left, Shaneka Davis, 316th Force Support Squadron program technician, shows U.S. Air Force Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, her classroom during a Child Development Center visit at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 14, 2024. The visit was part of immersion provide wing leadership insight to day-to-day responsibilities of installation personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Aubree Owens)

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Ms. Shaneka Davis is dedicated to providing quality education and care to the children in her room, she works as a lead teacher in the two-year-old community. She leads two additional teachers in her room as well as helping to lead a community of 10-15 teachers at the Judith P. Hoyer Child Development Center. Davis works diligently with facility management to ensure the program remains in compliance with DoD and national accreditation standards.

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