Principal

Phone: (706) 795-2181 ext.1500

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Deana Bray

Welcome to Danielsville Elementary! My name is Deana Bray, and I am honored to be the principal of our great school.  After serving for 5 years as our assistant principal, this is my 3rd year as principal. No matter the job title, I will always be a teacher at heart. I have 16 years of classroom teaching experience and 3 years as an instructional coach. I consider it an honor to have been in Madison County Schools for my entire career. Not only have I taught and worked in Madison County for 26 years, I am also a proud graduate of Madison County High School. My degrees include a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education from The University of Georgia and a Specialist from Piedmont College. I also have a leadership certificate from The University of North Georgia and Northeast Georgia RESA. I have been a life-long learner and hope to be an example to students and teachers that we should never stop learning. 
 
I have been happily married to J.Ben Bray for the past 22 years, and I am the mother of two boys, Ben and Jonah. Ben is a sophomore at The University of North Georgia, and Jonah is a sophomore at MCHS.  Both are former DES Colts. 
 
It is my privilege to play a small part in leading the wonderful students and teachers of Danielsville Elementary. I look forward to working with everyone who is part of our school community. 
 
With warm regards,
 
Deana Bray
Principal

Assistant Principal

Phone: (706) 795-2181 ext. 1500

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Mrs. Breanne Smith

My name is Breanne Smith and I am so excited to start my 1st year as an Assistant Principal at Danielsville Elementary School.  I am starting my 14th year in education, and have taught both General Education and Special Education.  It is my heart’s desire to provide a learning environment where students and staff feel safe and strive to be the best they can be each day. 

I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Art in Science and majored in Child and Family Development.  I then went back to the University of Georgia and received my Master’s of Art in Teaching.  Next, I received my Specialist Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis from the University of Georgia.  YAY for being a TRIPLE DAWG!! I am back at it again and am currently pursuing my Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from UGA. 

I have been married to my husband, Knox, for 11 years.  Knox is a Battalion Chief in Hall County and has served on the fire department for 20 years.  We have three beautiful daughters: Presleigh (9), Piper (5), Palmer Cait (4).  We love spending time at the lake with our family and doing things outdoors.  We are so excited to join the DES family!