| Summary: | Politician and educator Monique Dionne Davis was born on August 19, 1936, in Chicago to James and Constance McKay. In 1967, Davis began her teaching career at Gresham Elementary School in Chicago. She later returned to school to earn her M.A. degree in guidance and counseling. Davis' political career began as a volunteer to Democratic candidates Gus Savage, Monica Faith Stewart and Harold Washington. In 1986, she was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, where she served. Davis sat on the committees on appropriation, consumer protection, urban redevelopment, public utilities and election law. She was also the vice-chairperson of the Elementary-Secondary Education Committee. Davis was active in many organizations and received several awards, including Teacher of the Year from Gresham School, Teacher Who Makes a Difference from the Center for New Schools, and Excellent Legislator from Operation PUSH and the Department of Aging.
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