Administration

Mr. Keith L. Davis, Principal

My name is Keith L. Davis. I was originally raised in Norlina, NC and later grew up and graduated from the Richmond/Chesterfield, VA areas. My educational career began 18 years ago. I taught theater arts at the high school level for 3 years in the Chesterfield County Public School system in Va. My career in Craven County Public Schools began in 2008 as I served as the theater arts teacher and director for Grover C. Fields Middle School(GCF) for 7 dynamic years. Upon leaving the classroom, I participated in both phases of the CCS (G.R.O.W.) Leadership program, and was promoted to the role of Assistant Principal in 2015 serving 4 consecutive years at the middle school level at GCF. In 2019, I transitioned to the elementary school level to serve 3 rewarding years at J.T. Barber Elementary School followed by recently completing an amazing 2022-23 school year at Trent Park Elementary School in the role of assistant principal.      

My scholastic background includes a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Music Theatre with a dual concentration in Religious Studies from Elon University. I earned my certification in Education from East Carolina University and a Masters of Science degree in School Administration from Scranton University. There is a quote that says, “Kids do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” I am highly committed to the promising success of every student I serve and believe that every educator has the same capability to leave a great and lasting impact on both the academic and personal experiences of each child."    I enjoy spending time with my family, serving in ministry, relaxing and binge-watching new television shows/ movies, traveling, and can be seen from time to time performing live on stage in plays and musicals at some of New Bern’s premiere theaters.

Mrs. Leilani Camden, Assistant Principal

My name is Leilani Camden. I am a native of Craven County and a product of this wonderful school system that I love. I have been an educator in Craven County Schools for 26 years. I have worked at Havelock Middle School, Havelock High School, Creekside Elementary School, and, most recently, New Bern High School. Over the years, I have served as an Alternative Education teacher, a French teacher, a Graduation Coach, an Evening School Director, and an Assistant Principal. I have been married to Mr. John Camden for the last 46 years. We raised our family in Craven County. We have three beautiful daughters and four very fun and amazing grandsons. I am a lifelong learner. I love to travel, read, and spend time with my family. I look forward to working with and serving our little Jets, their families, and the Graham A. Barden staff and community!