Red Oak Elementary

🍎WELCOME TO RED OAK WEDNESDAY 🍎

We’re kicking off our very first **Welcome to Red Oak Wednesday** by introducing a new member of our administrative team!

Please help us give a warm Red Oak welcome to **Mrs. Ashley Griffin**, our new **Assistant Principal**! 🎉👏

Mrs. Griffin joins us from Birch Creek Elementary, where she served as an Instructional Coach. Entering her 14th year in education, she brings a passion for supporting students, staff, and families and is excited to begin this new journey at Red Oak Elementary.

A few fun facts about Mrs. Griffin:
⭐ She taught English in Vietnam for two summers!
☕ Her favorite drink is a Brown Sugar Shaken Oatmilk Espresso.
🥨 Her favorite snack is Dot’s Pretzels.
🏓 She enjoys traveling and playing pickleball.
🏀 Her favorite team is the Lakers.

When asked what excites her most about joining ROE, she shared:

❤️ *”The opportunity to serve our staff, students, and families.”*

We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Griffin to the Monarch family and know she will be a tremendous asset to our school community.

Please join us in welcoming her in the comments below! 👇

🛣️ **Destination Excellence: Where Everyone Thrives!**

❤️💛 **One School. One Mission. One Direction.**

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✨ Congratulations to our NEW Teacher of the Year (TOTY) and Educational Support Professional of the Year (ESPY) representatives for the 2026–2027 school year at Red Oak Elementary! ❤️🖤 🍎 Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Valerie Ford – ESOL Teacher Mrs. Ford plays an important role in supporting and empowering our multilingual learners each day. Through her dedication, patience, and commitment, she helps scholars build confidence, strengthen their language skills, and achieve academic success while ensuring every child feels seen, valued, and supported. 🌟 Educational Support Professional of the Year: Mrs. Amanda Skinner – Kindergarten Paraprofessional Mrs. Skinner serves as a vital part of our Kindergarten team, helping create a strong foundation for our youngest learners. From supporting instruction to encouraging growth, providing care, and helping scholars navigate their first years of school, her impact reaches far beyond the classroom. These ladies represent the heart of Red Oak Elementary through their daily service, leadership, and dedication to our scholars and school community. #ROEProud #RedOakElementary #TeacherOfTheYear #EducationalSupportProfessional #TOTY2026 ESPY2026 ROEExcellence