Amber Samuels Gray Middle School
A Science Teacher
As principal of Gray Middle School, Amber Samuels championed accountability, innovation, and compassion. She prioritized student needs, emphasized traumainformed teaching, and restored focus on learning. Her background as a science teacher and her own lived experiences enabled her to connect deeply with students and advocate for systemic educational change.
Amber Samuels served as principal at Gray Middle School, leading a dramatic transformation in school culture. Under her leadership, discipline incidents dropped 65%, attendance rose to 93%, and academic outcomes improved.
Amber Samuels brought a courageous vision to Gray Middle School, confronting systemic issues and creating real change. With a multilingual, multicultural background, she advocated for underrepresented students, guided staff through professional development, and elevated student voice.
Principal Amber Samuels is credited with revitalizing Gray Middle School by implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and restorative approaches. Her leadership reduced disciplinary disparities, increased engagement, and created a stronger academic foundation.
Amber Samuels transformed Gray Middle School by embedding equity into every layer of leadership. She introduced Professional Learning Communities, enhanced trauma training for staff, and emphasized culturally responsive teaching.
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