Amy Gray Education: Radford University B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies (K-5) M.S. Educational Leadership Job Experience: 12 years teaching experience 3 rd Grade Teacher: 3 years Spotsylvania County, VA 2 nd Grade Teacher: 1 year Abingdon, VA 4 th Grade Teacher: Virginia History ( 6 years), Language Arts & VA History (2 years) Abingdon, VA

“ ” Students will rise to the level of expectation you set for them. Foster trust, respect, community, growth, and expect excellence. They will achieve. A summary of my experience and philosophy of teaching.

Qualifications of Added Value Accountability 11 years Elementary teaching experience in an SOL tested subject area Data driven instructional practices Experience Member of Advanced ED School Review team Member of the School Improvement Committee (2 years) Grade level teacher leader Attributes Reflective of practice Interpersonal abilities Lover of learning Passion to lead

On a personal note… This is my family. From left to right: Travis- Husband, Mother- Sue, Son-Zac, Father – Jerry, myself, and daughter – Zoe.

Leadership Leadership is the privilege of being in the service of others who all share a common purpose. I will promote the success of every student by: establishing a vision of success (ISLLC1) nurturing a school culture and instructional program conducive to learning and growth (ISLLC2) providing a safe and structured learning environment (ISLLC3) building trusting relationships with all stakeholders(ISLLC4) acting with integrity and fairness in an ethical manner (ISLLC5) advocating for the best conditions for student learning (ISLLC6)

Demographics  Abingdon Elementary School : Student population of 530 students Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth grades. 45% of students meet the criteria for economically disadvantaged. Approximately 22% of the student population is identified as a student with a disability.

District and School Status Status according to the VDOE Report Card  Abingdon Elementary has obtained Accreditation Benchmarks in all subject areas for the last 2 years  AES Students in Proficiency Gap groups are achieving at Benchmarks for the 3Year average. However, there was a decline in performance of Gap Groups from Spring 2013 to Specifically, there has been a decline in Gap Group 1(SPED) and 2 (Black) in both English and Math. Data from 2015 has not been published on VDOE yet. Assumptions…  AES has a mature staff of experienced educators  Collaboration and collegiality among Special and General Ed. teachers could increase. This would most likely decrease the performance gap between Special Ed. And General Ed. Students and enhance teacher development  With newly revised tests being administered, teachers need development in teaching higher order thinking skills  Competency and exposure to changing technology among staff could increase

My objectives for this school… Collegiality I plan to establish and nurture a collegiate atmosphere, where professional growth will flourish. Relationships with all stakeholders will be first priority. Instruction will be meaningful, and will focus on developing higher order thinking skills. Teachers teaching teachers Evaluation and reflection of effectiveness and data Vision I will facilitate the creation of a shared vision of excellence in this school, and empower staff to take ownership and responsibility for the influence they have over student success. Instruction will continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of students in the 21 st Century. Shared purpose for student success Success Recognition of success will be given and celebrated. Student success will be maintained with structured management, effective communication, and instructional leadership. Communication Support Structure and safety