Superintendent
Welcome to Banning Unified School District
Welcome to Banning Unified School District—where our students are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proud and diverse community dedicated to preparing, inspiring, and educating every student to achieve their full potential.
In Banning USD, we believe in the power of strong relationships, high expectations, and meaningful partnerships with families and the broader community. Our educators and staff are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that support the academic, social, and emotional growth of all learners.
Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or preparing for graduation and beyond, we are here to support every step. We value collaboration, celebrate progress, and remain focused on student success.
Thank you for your trust, partnership, and commitment to our students. Together, We Are Banning—and together, we are building a brighter future for all.
Warm regards,
Terrence Davis
Superintendent
Banning Unified School District
About Superintendent Davis
Terrence Davis has spent the last 25 years in public education. As a leader, Mr. Davis was awarded the Transformational Leadership Consortium Educator’s Award as Superintendent of the Year by the California Economic Empowerment Movement (CEEM) in 2018. That same year, Mr. Davis was awarded Superintendent of the Year by the Western Riverside County Association of School Managers (WRACSM). Mr. Davis has received numerous honors for his leadership and work in the community. In addition, Mr. Davis has received recognition as Educator of the Year for several organizations and Certificated Administrator of the Year, as a Superintendent in both District's he has served. He serves on the State Board of Directors for ACSA, representing Region 19 (Riverside County), as well as serving as a member of the ACSA Leadership Institute faculty.
Mr. Davis has also served as assistant superintendent of human resources, director of human resources, special education program specialist, and special education teacher. His 25 year career involves serving in Alvord, Temecula, Beaumont, and now Banning.
Mr. Davis defines the core of his work as creating exceptional educational opportunities for students to be successful in the global workforce as well as cultivating an environment to support administrators, teachers, support staff, and the community. He is known as a leader who strives to build relationships through the lens of equity and compassion, as he values the voice of students, staff, and parents, with the intent to make informed decisions to improve the learning environment for each student.
Today, Mr. Davis serves as superintendent of Banning Unified School District. He lives in Banning with his wife and children.