Octavia Gray-Essex
Bio
Octavia Gray-Essex earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the University of
Texas at Austin, and a Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the
University of Texas at Arlington. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education
in Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University where she also serves as
a K-State College of Education Graduate Teaching Fellow. She is a member of the International
Literacy Association (ILA), Texas Association for Literacy Educators (TALE), Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Inc. This is her 17th year in Fort Worth ISD and prior to joining the Division of
Teaching and Learning, she served in the role of Principal, Assistant Principal, Elementary
Literacy Specialist, Data Analyst/Testing Coordinator, and classroom teacher.
Mrs. Gray-Essex is a literacy advocate with a passion for guiding and supporting effective literacy practices while removing barriers that impede student achievement.
Day 1, Session 2 - May 31, 1:05 - 2:05pm: Writing Workshop: The Power of the Written Thought
Day 2, Session 2 - June 1, 1:05 - 2:05pm: Writing Workshop: The Power of the Written Thought