Brandi Gray

I am a kindergarten teacher who loves to have fun in her room and is always looking to enhance my room!

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Spilling the cup and adding today went great!! #riverdalerising #kindergarten

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Riverdale Kindergarten team got on the #energybus to spread kindness. #riverdalerising #togetherweRISE #reslovestheirpassengers

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Happy Thanksgiving from all my Thanksgiving turkey friends! #riverdalerising #kindergarten

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

We have families, and we need to take care of them. We have personal lives outside of school that sustain us and bring us joy. Teachers should never feel guilty about investing time in their own kids. They should never feel guilty about spending time with those they care about.

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

First post of 2018-19 school year! It has been a busy one but we are finally settling into routine and getting our learn on! Today we started discussing things associated with Fall! Johnny Appleseed pot hats were a hit! #riverdalerising

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Ready to #DitchItSCPS with Matt Miller and my @RiverdaleElem1 family!

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Welcome Katy Croft to the Riverdale kindergarten team! We are excited to have you!! #SCPSEnergy

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

So thankful for @RLeinartJohnson this year! My boy has grown so much academically! Rebecca did an awesome job handling the "teacher kids!"

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

I think effective administrators are usually characterized by these two things: 1) They support their teachers… always having their back. And 2) They inspire their teachers… continuously reminding them of their core purpose -- making a difference for kids.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

They may not remember your lesson. But they will always remember your kindness... your humor... and your joy.

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

@RLeinartJohnson @TeacherStacey3 Paxton is my hero!❤

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Thank you @RLeinartJohnson for videoing this!! I'm so proud of him!! Thanks to Paxton for doing it earlier in the week and the push it gave Brantley! @TeacherStacey3 @Nottoway_Elem #kindergarten

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Educators talk a lot about the importance of building “relationships.” What that really means... is that we need to focus on PEOPLE. There’s nothing magical about it... and there’s certainly not a formula. Just value the people around you... and care about their well being.

[Southampton Schools @SCPS_Division]

Teachers are STARS!!! #scpsva #greatteachers

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teachers who teach kids have an advantage over teachers who teach subjects. They understand the role of personal connections in the process of meaningful learning.

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

Using sidewalk chalk on a beautiful day to take a practice spelling test! So proud of their growth since September! #kindergarten #proudteacher

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Every leader is flawed. I think they are actually more effective when they can acknowledge that.

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

Teacher morale is not tricky.
Involve them.
Support them.
Recognize them.
VALUE them.

[Brandi Gray @BrandiGray1981]

My kids just rocked a visitor tour today. Our guests came in to see what #codetothefuture was all about!! They answered questions and showed off their projects! This #kindergarten teacher is proud!! #riverdalerising