Cassell Gray

@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.

🎶 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

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

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

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

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

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

🎶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.

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

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

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!

Gladiators!!!

Way to go Gladiators!!! S/o to Coach Baker

💛💙 Happy Custodian’s Day! 💛💙 S/o to our DREAM TEAM! This crew keeps our campus sharp, clean, and ready for excellence every single day. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for being the backbone of YMLA! #GladiatorStrong

Happy National Principal Month! 🎉 Proud of the incredible @dallasschools leaders in the Samuell Vertical Team who go above & beyond every day for students, staff, and community. Thank you for all you do! #ThankAPrincipal #SamuellStrong @Region1DISD @THuittDISD @LauraRubioGarza

Region 1 leaders engaged in 2nd MS calibration walk at Seagoville MS & YMLA. 🚶📓Powerful collaboration around next steps for strengthening student note-taking and habits of discussion—building consistency that fuels deeper learning. @LauraRubioGarza #Region1RiseAsOne

Congratulations to our @YMLA_Florence @dallasschools Gladiators for representing well at today’s Cross Country meet! 6th & 13th place 🏅 🏅🥳 @LauraRubioGarza @THuittDISD @Gray_Ed7 @dallasathletics @IrishLatina09 @Region1DISD

Region 1 MS leaders came together at Comstock MS & Piedmont JH for a powerful calibration walk with principals & EDs. 🌟 We saw joyful & focused classroom climates, evidence of student learning through writing, and strong alignment driving success! @LauraRubioGarza

Gladiators are on the move!!!

Teacher leaders are shining at YMLA! 🌟 Ms. Bewley’s purposeful, organized, and colorful classroom environment inspires learning, while Mr. McElrath models strong voice, teacher radar, and positive narration to set the tone for success. @LauraRubioGarza @RubyGarzaDISD