Samantha Gabriel

Kensington Elementary School; Assistant Principal; UCF Grad: Year 15 in education: Mom of 2

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Nothing like a house meeting to build community! 💚💙💜🖤 Today our 2nd and 5th graders teamed up to make valentines, learn about their house, and enjoy time together. 💫 At the end, students were recognized for their spirit and leadership! @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Passing our Knights today! 🏆 Highlighting the qualities from our 4 Houses - giving, kindness, courage, and friendship. Earned and Shining - Ms. Brantley, Ms. Bonaccorso, Coach Chris, and Ms. Ketner. 💙💜🖤💚 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Reunited after winter break and ready to roll! Excited to finish out a great year with this incredible admin team. 💙💚🖤 👑 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Holiday cheer + continued learning = Castle magic! ✨ Check out these amazing doors! Our site-based team also welcomed our schools newest Isibinsi member, Mr. Morazan! 💚 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan @KensingtonPTO

[Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts]

School leaders set the tone...

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Electric energy in the Castle today! ⚡️🏰 Our first House Meeting brought HUGE pride as students dove into their House identities and repped their colors loud and proud! 💙🖤💚💜 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Huge thank-you to our amazing staff who joined the PTO meeting to teach parents about the House System and answer all their questions! We’re so grateful for your time and dedication. @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan @culberson_e @KensingtonPTO

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

🎃 Pumpkin Day in 1st grade! From counting seeds to writing stories and exploring pumpkin science — hands on learning at its finest! 🍂 @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan

[Melanie Moore @mrs_mmoore]

See the genius!

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

UCF!!!

[UCF Football @UCF_Football]

Two TD half for RJ in the throwbacks 😮‍💨

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[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Such a fun and successful Royal Run! Huge thanks to our amazing PTO for putting together a fantastic event! 💙🖤💜💚 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @KensingtonPTO @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

✨ Today was nothing short of magical watching our kindergarten and first graders spin the wheel and sort into their houses! Future leaders among them — and we can’t wait to see what’s next for each house! 💫 💜💙💚🖤 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

The magic of House sorting continued with our amazing 2nd graders today! ✨ So much joy and school spirit in the air. Tomorrow we finish up with Kinder and 1st grade — let’s go! 💜🖤💚💙 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

House sorting day = pure 3rd grade ENERGY! 💜🖤💙💚From cheering to dancing to LEADING house chants, these students showed up BIG! 2nd grade, hope you’re ready! 💥 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Today our 4th graders brought the hype, excitement, and tons of positive energy as they were sorted into their Houses! 💥 We can already see the future leaders among them. 3rd grade - get ready, your turn is tomorrow! 💜💙💚🖤 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @KensingtonESNC @AGHoulihan

[Union County Public Schools @UCPSNC]

In honor of #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we want to take a moment to celebrate our incredible leaders who shape our schools and inspire our students! To our @CuthbertsonHSNC, @CuthbertsonMSNC, @KensingtonESNC and @NewTownESNC principals: THANK YOU! @AGHoulihan

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

5th grade students and staff kicked things off with an unforgettable Sorting Ceremony — the hype was REAL! 🎉 ✨ 4th grade, you’re up next on Monday… bring the magic! 💜💚💙🖤 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @TopperJenn58692

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

✨ It’s the moment we have been waiting for… HOUSE SORTING is HERE! We begin TOMORROW with our 5th graders💥 Which house will you join? Get ready for a year of teamwork, spirit, and community! 💜💙🖤💚 @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

Shoutout to our amazing teachers earning this month’s House Knights! 🌟 Leading with heart, inspiring with action, and living our values every day. @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @AGHoulihan @TopperJenn58692

[Samantha Gabriel @MsGabrielKES]

This week, we didn’t just learn — we found our roar. 💚🦁 Isibindi taught us that courage is action. Let’s go live it. @culberson_e @mrs_khorne @TopperJenn58692 @AGHoulihan @KensingtonESNC