Denard Davis had extensive experience in the planning and development of educational programs from their inception to their implementation. He was an instrumental part in the development of the Head Start buildings in Planada and South Dos Palos. Denard also played an essential role in the development of preschool programs and buildings in the migrant worker camps in Merced. Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties. His efforts later extended to Madera and Contra Costa counties E1374 in 1969 and his administrative duties included hiring all staff in the five county migrant education program After retiring from the Merced County Office of Education he created his own consulting business and served on many projects. programs and initiatives that focused on the betterment of Merced County childrens education. Denard worked on anything that would improve the opportunities. training. job creation and lifelong experiences that would translate into the development of Merced County. These movements include among many others: serving on the board of the local NAACP chapter. workforce development and the renaming of J Street in Merced to Martin Luther King Jr.