Chemistry Teacher By Day, Olympic Hockey Referee at Night
From NEA: https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/chemistry-teacher-day-olympic-hockey-referee-night
When Jake Davis stepped onto Olympic ice in Milan, he was not just a chemistry teacher from Michigan anymore. Davis was now one of the few officials in the world who would referee the 2026 Olympic men’s hockey.
“Stepping on the ice was surreal,” said Davis. “Just being on the ice with the best hockey players in the world and the international stage was a once in a lifetime experience.”
Jake Davis, MEA member and science teacher at Lincoln Park High School, just achieved his lifelong goal of being an Olympic referee after an incredible journey to the top. Read about his journey here.
