Serge Marshall Davis has always worked in schools in far-flung neighborhoods, from South Shore High School in Brooklyn to Springfield Gardens, Queens, so the northern end of the Bronx seems like a logical next location for him.

Davis was hired as the principal at PS/MS 95 on Hillman Ave., replacing Elizabeth Lopez, who was there for four years.

Davis was impressed by the student work that came out of poetry unit when he came for his first interview, he said.

“I was also impressed with the people I met,” he said, “but most importantly, I saw evidence of students’ work.”

He said he’s not daunted by the challenges of running a school that serves over 1,300 children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

“I welcome challenges, but the benefit is to have five assistant principals, and I’m a firm believer in shared leadership,” he said.

Davis started his career in the New York City public schools as a teacher at South Shore High School, where he taught business and technology for 10 years for both special education and general populations. From there, he obtained his advanced certificate at City College and transitioned to assistant principal at IS 166 in East New York, Brooklyn. After a year, he moved with the IS 166 principal to IS 59 in Springfield Gardens, where he served for three years as assistant principal.

Davis said he’s always known he wants to be in a supervisory position, and he believes PS/MS 95 is a good fit because of its diverse population, “which is a good thing if you consider yourself a lifelong learner.”

Davis was born in Haiti and moved to Brooklyn at the age of 13. He counts his mother, an educator herself, as one of his inspirations, along with Professor O’Donohue at the College of Staten Island, where he earned his undergraduate degree.

“He was very approachable, he made learning fun, and you felt connected with him and felt that he knew you,” he said. “As an educator, that’s an unbelievable skill to have.”

At this point, Davis didn’t have any major projects in the works to share, but he said he was planning to continue the school’s relationship with Dreamyard, an organization that integrates arts into teaching curricula, as well as after-school programs sponsored by Councilman Oliver Koppell.

Parent Coordinator Delis DeLeon said Davis stood out in the interview process.

“He was very passionate when he spoke, and he seemed to be the right fit for the school community,” she said, adding that the people involved in the selection process were looking for someone who would “stay for a while, be passionate, be motivating, but also keep scores up and integrate the different grades.”

As for his mission at the school, Davis said parents should know this about him:

“I’m hardworking, and my only agenda is to create a safe environment for children and student achievement.”