Stacy Gray For Board Of Education

I’m Stacy Gray (Kern) and I am a candidate for a seat on the Deptford Township Board of Education. I am a lifelong resident of Deptford Township and a 1991 graduate from DTHS!  After graduating from DTHS I attended Rowan University and earned my Bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a coordinate major in psychology.  I have been teaching in East Greenwich Township since I graduated Rowan in 1995.  I spent the first 12 years as a 3rd grade teacher and the last 13 as a K-6 technology teacher.  I am currently the district technology coach and ELL teacher for my district. Education is truly my passion and I could not envision myself doing anything different!  I was Teacher of the Year for my school and also nominated for the national Disney HAND teacher award.  I am an active volunteer on several educational committees and participate in an annual 5K in Washington DC to raise money and awareness for brain cancer awareness.  I am on a 24/7 mission to raise awareness and find a cure for Fragile X Syndrome and Autism.  I married my high school sweetheart, John (also a DTHS grad and lifelong resident) who is a retired police officer  and Vice President of the DTHS Football Booster Club. My biggest accomplishment is being a mom to 2 wonderful boys.  My oldest is a Senior at Stevens Institute of Technology majoring in cybersecurity and received an excellent education throughout his schooling in the Deptford Township School District. He was a member of the first cohort of the STEM Academy and graduate of the DTHS Class of 2017. My younger son is differently-abled (he has Fragile X Sydrome-which is similar to Autism) and is now a Senior at Deptford High School. I have always been very involved with my children’ s education and have loved volunteering when I can in their classrooms or chaperoning field trips. I consider myself to be honest, loyal, and passionate, especially when it comes to education. I have been a part of various new initiatives and programs that have vastly improved our district, provided new opportunities for our students, and benefitted our community at large.  I am a fierce advocate for children, parents, and teachers. I am a proud member of NJEA, NEA, and BATS. I was elected to the Board of Education in 2012 for a 3 year term and again in 2017. That term ended in 2019. I am hoping to be re-elected on November 3rd and get back on the board to bring more transparency and better community our stakeholders.

I pride myself on being fully engaged in my board duties, keeping up to date on educational law and policy, and understanding the needs and wants of the school district. In my free time I love spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, traveling, keeping up to date with technology and shopping!  I have roots in Deptford and as a mom and a teacher, I have a vested interest in the educational experiences and opportunities of all of the children in Deptford!

My wonderful family!