Curtis Gray
Brandon
Summary
Vice-Principal with over 25 years of experience in educational leadership, school administration, classroom and special education teaching. Demonstrates a strong commitment to Indigenous education and EAL teaching.
Manitoba Permanent Teaching Certificate
Manitoba Level 1 Administrator Certificate
Saskatchewan Permanent Professional A Certificate
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice-Principal
Earl Oxford School
01.2021 - Current
- Provide instructional leadership and mentorship to a K–8 school with a diverse student population.
- Student Intervention Team staff lead ensuring the referral process for academic and social emotional learning while monitoring intervention strategies
- Facilitate restorative practices to promote a safe and inclusive school culture.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, school safety procedures, and crisis response through the Hour Zero School Emergency process
- Foster a collaborative environment among staff, enhancing communication and positive changes in school culture.
- Developed Leadership Observable Impact strategies to support student and teacher challenges
- Acting School Principal from January - April 2023
Vice-Principal, Music and Physical Education Teacher
Maryland Park School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Co-leader of a new school opening
- Delivered music and PE programming to Grade 3
- Implemented COVID-19 safety plans
- Supported remote learning options
Vice-Principal and EAL Teacher
École New Era School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Grade 5/6 Teacher
Brandon School Division
01.2012 - 01.2014
Acting Principal
Riverview School
06.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided short-term administrative leadership and oversight of daily school operations.
- Represented school leadership in division-level meetings.
Jr. Learning Assisted Class Teacher
Brandon School Division
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Delivered individualized instruction for students with exceptional learning needs.
- Collaborated with student services and specialists to develop and implement IEPs.
- Facilitated inclusive practices and transitions for students into regular classrooms.
Principal
Sioux Valley Education
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Oversaw all instructional, operational, and staffing functions in a First Nations community school.
- Built positive, trust-based relationships with parents and community leaders.
- Managed school budget and grant funding
Grade 4/5 Learning Assisted Class Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Along with the school resource team, implemented individualized academic and behavioural plans
- Introduced culturally relevant materials and Dakota language elements into instruction.
K-S2 Physical Education and Health Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
09.2005 - 12.2006
- Delivered physical and health education curriculum for Kindergarten to S2, promoting fitness and well-being.
- Initiated extracurricular programs and community tournaments to increase student engagement.
Grade 5 Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Provided classroom instruction aligned with provincial curriculum and Indigenous cultural context.
Education
Bachelor of Education - General Sciences
Brandon University
12.1997
High School Diploma - undefined
Killarney Collegiate Institute
Killarney, Manitoba06.1993
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- School Observable Impact
- EAL Teaching
- Special Education
- Physical Education
- Music Education
- Indigenous Education
- School Administration
Certification
- Level 1 Administrator's Certificate
- Certified Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor for BSD
- First Aid and CPR
- Level 1 ARTO (Threat Assessment Training)
- Hockey Manitoba – Respect in Sport
- BSD – Respect in School
Timeline
Vice-Principal
Earl Oxford School
01.2021 - Current
Vice-Principal, Music and Physical Education Teacher
Maryland Park School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Vice-Principal and EAL Teacher
École New Era School
01.2014 - 01.2020
Acting Principal
Riverview School
06.2013 - 06.2013
Grade 5/6 Teacher
Brandon School Division
01.2012 - 01.2014
Jr. Learning Assisted Class Teacher
Brandon School Division
01.2010 - 01.2012
Principal
Sioux Valley Education
05.2008 - 06.2010
Grade 4/5 Learning Assisted Class Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
01.2007 - 04.2008
K-S2 Physical Education and Health Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
09.2005 - 12.2006
Grade 5 Teacher
Sioux Valley Education
09.2000 - 06.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Killarney Collegiate Institute
Bachelor of Education - General Sciences
Brandon University
Training
- Indigenizing the Curriculum Workshop
- Technology as a Foundation Skill Curriculum Document – Team Planning Member
- Integrating First Nations Culture into the Curriculum
- Meeting the Needs – Differentiated Instruction
- Council of School Leaders Summer Institute Clear Lake
- Leadership in Adolescent Literacy
- EAL Co-Teaching K-8
- Middle-Years Multi-level Planning Facilitator
- Treaty Education
- The Art & Science of Generative Communication: Skills & Strategies for Schools, Classrooms and Community with Elaine Cook
- Observable Impact and Continuous Improvement with Cale Birk
- CAP Conference Toronto, ON with Simon Breakspear
- BSD Administrator PD with Jimmy Casas
Hobbies and Interests
Hockey, Baseball, Golf, Darts, Violin, Guitar
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