Cassell Gray

Proud Principal at Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred Florence Middle School

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Great leaders never stop learning. @YMLA_Florence is proud to participate in the @RCAExperience, collaborating with educators from across the country and gaining new insights to strengthen teaching, culture, and student achievement. The future is bright for our Gladiators.

[Ruby Garza @RubyGarzaDISD]

Tassels turned. Memories made. Futures unlocked. 🎓 💙💛🎓Congratulations to the @dallasschools @Region1DISD @wwsamuell Class of 2026! This is your chapter! Shields Up! 🛡️ @LauraRubioGarza @IrishLatina09

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Thanks for inviting us Couso!!! @Region1DISD @RubyGarzaDISD #CuellarNation #Gladiators4Life

[Shelley Baxter @Shelley_Baxter_]

Thank you to my SC Cousin @Gray_Ed7 for coming through @CuellarNation and speaking on behalf of Dallas ISD middle schools to our 5th graders! @Region1DISD @dallasschools

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

This is only beginning, and I cannot wait to see the impact they will make on the world. ⚔️ @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

Today, we watched young men who have been challenged, loved, and uplifted walk across the stage with pride and purpose. The joy in the room from parents & teachers said it all: these young men are becoming exactly who they were called to be.

And this is only the beginning. ⚔️

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

@RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

If you could’ve seen the smiles on the faces of our Gladiator Band parents tonight, you’d understand what this was really about.

Every note represented growth, commitment, and young men rising to the occasion. Proud is an understatement. Tonight, our Gladiators shined. ⚔️🎶

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Career Day was not just about careers. It was about exposure, confidence, and possibility. Our young men heard from professionals who challenged them to dream big, work hard, and see themselves as future leaders. @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

Career Day at YMLA was bigger than ever.

Our Gladiators connected with professionals in technology, law enforcement, communications, and operations support.

More importantly, they saw professionals who looked them in the eye and told them “You belong in these spaces too.”

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Let’s Go Mrs. Preyan!!! @RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

🚨 STOP SCROLLING. DALLAS, THIS ONE IS OURS. 🚨

Ms. Preyan is transforming lives at YMLA every single day. Not just a quarterfinalist…the standard.

🗳️ Vote 📲 Share 🔁 Repeat

https://t.co/Z7MQg1w3D6

Let’s show the world: the best teacher in America is right here in Dallas.

[Ruby Garza @RubyGarzaDISD]

Thank you @wwsamuell VT @Region1DISD @dallasschools and @ED_Rivera_DISD Family & Community Engagement team for a great FamJam event @ThelmaRockets ! @LauraRubioGarza @IrishLatina09

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

@DamarcusLOfford @VondaBailey0828 Your words on leadership, discipline, and purpose challenged every Gladiator to think bigger and move with excellence

We are grateful for your time, presence, and impact.

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

Today at YMLA, our young men were challenged and inspired.

Judge Vonda Bailey and Damarcus Offord spoke during our African American History Program, delivering powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and purpose.
@RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

🎶 The Samuell H.S. Bands came through today recruiting our 8th graders, and the message was clear: there’s a place for you here.

Future musicians were watching.
Future leaders were listening. @RubyGarzaDISD

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Principal Resident Dominguez came large and in charge at Coffee With the Principal.

Parents experienced a live Carnegie Math lesson, seeing the how and why behind our instruction.

Just clear instruction, strong facilitation, and families fully in the loop.
@LEAD_DallasISD

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

The Gladiators are back and ready to conquer this semester. S/o to the staff and my home team for helping me celebrate my birthday today!!! #GrowthMindset #TellingEveryoneIm21 @RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

Holiday vibes were at an all-time high with the Gladiators 🎄
Good laughs, friendly competition, and zero chill in the best way possible.

This team knows how to work hard and celebrate together.
@RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD

#DOMUSFLORENTIAE! #GladiatorNation

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Locked in a 9/10 difficulty escape room with a countdown clock (silently judging us) and no room for panic.
We found the clues, cracked the codes, and kept our sense of humor the whole way.

S/o to my A-Team

Turns out teamwork really is the master key.

@RubyGarzaDISD

[Dallas ISD Region I @Region1DISD]

Wishing all of Region 1 a joyful final week before holiday break! Thank you for the heart, dedication, and collaboration you bring every day. Your Region 1 Support Team looks forward to rising as one in the new year—together. 💙@LauraRubioGarza

[Dallas ISD Region I @Region1DISD]

🎶Seagoville’s fire burns in our veins, Samuell’e courage breaks every chain, Spruce’s might will never fall-Together Region 1 answers destiny’s call 🎶

Region 1 Leaders rocked it like Grease Lightening at today’s holiday luncheon, taking home the 🏆 for the regional roll call.

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Cars wrapped the block, volunteers locked in, and the energy was electrifying!!! @IrishLatina09 @DallasISDSupt @Region1DISD

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

YMLA turned into a holiday command center today as we delivered nearly 300 turkeys to Pleasant Grove families.

Huge thanks to Rep. Linda Garcia and Trustee Prisma Garcia for making it possible. @RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Gray_Ed7

[YMLA@Florence @YMLA_Florence]

Congratulations Mr. Zalinas!!!! #GladiatorStrong @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD @LauraRubioGarza @Gray_Ed7

[Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde @DallasISDSupt]

Did you know that Principal Cassell Gray of the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence Middle School once performed on The Ellen Show as the drum major for Clark Atlanta University? He was even featured on a Drumline movie cover!

[Cassell Gray @Gray_Ed7]

Gladiators!!!