Kenya L. Gravely 260 Round Hill Road Martinsville, Virginia

You’ve got to follow your passion. You’ve got to figure out what it is you love – who you really are. And have the courage to do that. I believe that the only courage anybody every needs is the courage to follow your own dream. Oprah Winfrey

Objectives To provide instructional leadership and manage the day-to-day activities of an elementary school. To provide instructional leadership and manage the day-to-day activities of an elementary school. To set the academic tone and actively work with teachers support staff, counselors, librarians, coaches, other employees, parents, and the community to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop and implement mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives to ensure students’ success. To set the academic tone and actively work with teachers support staff, counselors, librarians, coaches, other employees, parents, and the community to develop and maintain high curriculum standards, develop and implement mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives to ensure students’ success.

Vision Statements As an administrator my vision is as follows: All students will learn in an environment conducive to academic success and failures are built upon. (ISLLC 1) All students will learn in an environment conducive to academic success and failures are built upon. (ISLLC 1) All students and faculty will be given the necessary resources and support to achieve academic and personal growth. (ISLLC 2) All students and faculty will be given the necessary resources and support to achieve academic and personal growth. (ISLLC 2) All students, faculty, and other stakeholders can ensure that a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment is maintained. (ISLLC 3) All students, faculty, and other stakeholders can ensure that a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment is maintained. (ISLLC 3)

Vision Statements All vested individuals can ensure that positive collaborations will be established, maintained, and utilized with community resources in the best interest of addressing the needs of our diverse population. (ISLLC 4) All vested individuals can ensure that positive collaborations will be established, maintained, and utilized with community resources in the best interest of addressing the needs of our diverse population. (ISLLC 4) All vested individuals will see me demonstrating my integrity by treating everyone fairly and acting in an ethical manner at all times. (ISLLC 5) All vested individuals will see me demonstrating my integrity by treating everyone fairly and acting in an ethical manner at all times. (ISLLC 5) All vested individuals can expect me to see and understand the “big picture” when advocating, influencing, assessing, or analyzing their needs. (ISLLC 6) All vested individuals can expect me to see and understand the “big picture” when advocating, influencing, assessing, or analyzing their needs. (ISLLC 6)

Educational Background Radford UniversityRadford, Virginia Radford UniversityRadford, Virginia Masters of Science, Current Major: Administration and Supervision Averett UniversityDanville, Virginia Averett UniversityDanville, Virginia Masters of Education Degree, July 2004 Major: Reading Specialization Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, Virginia Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, Virginia Bachelor of Arts Degree, May 1999 Major: English/Mass Communications

Licensure Postgraduate Professional License Postgraduate Professional License Commonwealth of Virginia, 7/1/2005 – 6/30/2010 Endorsements Areas: 1. Elementary Education, PreK-6 2. English 3. Reading Specialist Trainer Certification Trainer Certification A Framework for Understanding Poverty, 9/14/2006

Professional Experience Henry County Public Schools Collinsville, Virginia Henry County Public Schools Collinsville, Virginia Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School – 07/07 to Current Axton Middle School /2001 English Teacher/Reading Specialist – 7 th grade Disaggregate data to provide instruction to students with reading difficulties. Disaggregate data to provide instruction to students with reading difficulties. Utilize best instructional practices to implement an effective instructional program, which coincides with local, state, and national Standards Of Learning. Utilize best instructional practices to implement an effective instructional program, which coincides with local, state, and national Standards Of Learning. Conduct activities for a balanced and technology driven program of instruction that engages and encourages students’ success. Conduct activities for a balanced and technology driven program of instruction that engages and encourages students’ success.

Professional Experience Patrick Henry Community College Martinsville, Virginia Patrick Henry Community College Martinsville, Virginia Developmental Reading - 1/2003 to Current Small Group Communications – 8/2002 to 12/2002 Adjunct Faculty Utilize a systematic instructional program in reading skills and strategies for success. Utilize a systematic instructional program in reading skills and strategies for success. Work with adults learners to improve and enhance reading and socialization skills based on real world ideology. Work with adults learners to improve and enhance reading and socialization skills based on real world ideology. Teach skills to foster understanding, coping, and accepting diversity in the workplace. Teach skills to foster understanding, coping, and accepting diversity in the workplace.

Professional Experience Martinsville City Schools Martinsville, Virginia Martinsville City Schools Martinsville, Virginia Patrick Henry Elementary School – 8/2006 to 7/2007 Albert Harris Elementary School – 7/2001 to 7/2006 Core Subject s Teacher – 4 th & 5 th grade Instructed students in reading, math, science, and history. Instructed students in reading, math, science, and history. Collaborate with families and stakeholders to ensure students’ success and utilized community resources. Collaborate with families and stakeholders to ensure students’ success and utilized community resources. Served as a staff development facilitator, mentor, grade level chairperson, and testing/data specialist. Served as a staff development facilitator, mentor, grade level chairperson, and testing/data specialist.

“I believe in the impossible If I reach deep within my heart Overcome any obstacle Won't let this dream fall apart See I strive to be the very best Shine my light for all to see Cause anything is possible When you believe.” I Believe, Fantasia Barrino