Kindergarten Teacher

My name is Mary Robin Clay and this is my second year teaching kindergarten at Brady! I have a passion for teaching reading, positivity, and providing a safe environment for students.

I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I will have my Master’s of Science in Reading this fall! When I am not at school I love being with my family and taking care of fur children.

Kindergarten Teacher

Hello! My name is Kiana Benton and I am the new Kindergarten teacher. I am a UCA graduate with a degree in Elementary Education (K-6) with a minor in Family and Consumer Science. This will be my first year teaching at Brady and my third year teaching in the Little Rock School District. I am super excited to be a part of the Brady family! GO BULLDOGS (:

2nd Grade Teacher

Hello, my name is Gina Milam. I have been married to my husband, David, for 11 years and we have two adorable boys. I have been a teacher at Brady Elementary since 2019. I am currently attending Henderson State University to obtain my Masters in Elementary Education K-6. I am looking forward to many more years of teaching!

2nd Grade Teacher

My name is Paige Daniell and this is my second-year teaching 2nd grade at Brady! I grew up in Little Rock and I attended schools in the Little Rock School District from grades K-12. I graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelors of Science in Education. I like to incorporate American Sign Language, music, and movement into my classroom. My favorite subjects are math and phonics and I put the FUN in the fundamentals of learning!

4th Grade Teacher

My name is Lameka Thomas and I teach 4th grade. I have been an educator for ten years, and of those years, I’ve been at Brady Elementary for three wonderful years. It is at Brady where I am honored and astonished to be the 2019-2020 “Teacher of the Year”. That is one of my most prized accomplishments. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to love, educate, and mold young learners to be ready and prepared for the future. I believe that in life there will be barriers that try to get in your way and stop you, but I know that God, family, friends, support, hard work, and determination will get you over those barriers and make you strong enough to face another one to come. Always push through and persevere!!!!

5th Grade Teacher

My name is Tamra Wiley and I am proud to be a 5th grade teacher at Brady Elementary school. I have been in education for 16 years, 6 of those years have been right here at Brady. When it comes to education, I believe that all children can learn, it just takes the right person, and the right tools to help them to be successful. Outside of school, I am a wife, mother, and lover of all things outdoors! Well, mostly all things outdoors, just not snakes. I believe learning should be RICH, MEANINGFUL, and yes! FUN! I teach with passion and excitement, all while maintaining high expectations for every student that steps through my classroom door. In my classroom, mistakes are welcomed, diversity is celebrated, and success is anticipated.

Instructional Faciliatator 

It's my 20th year!!! I have worked all but 3 of those years in LRSD. I am an Arkansas native and a product of the public school. I am a proud graduate of Philander Smith College and am excited that my one and only daughter will be graduating from my alma mater! This is my second year at Brady and I am honored to be a Brady Bulldog.

Art Teacher 

I'm April Herrin and I am so happy to be the art teacher at Brady. I have been a teacher for 21 years and taught the last 6 at Brady. I have a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education from UALR. I have a second master's degree from UCA in Library Media Science. My favorite things are reading , creating art and playing with my dog.

Gifited and Talented Specilialist

As the gifted specialist for Brady Elementary School, I work with all students in K-5 th grade. In addition to the state standards for programming, I support students in their participation of LRSD Science Fair, LRSD Mathletes, and Ralph Vines Speaking Competition.

I love working with students and helping them explore personal areas of interest. Last year, my GT students selected science topics of interest and completed research and/or experiments for our school-wide science fair. Interested students were also given the chance to compete for an opportunity to participate in the Little Rock School District Science Fair.

Brady Elementary also received the Arkansas Securities Grant which funded the purchases of a chromebook charging cart, 15 chromebooks, and registration fees for the Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is a online simulation which allows students to invests in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.

Professional Background: I am a graduate of The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Harding University. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters of Education in Educational Leadership. I am certified in English as a Second Language PK-12, Gifted and Talented K-12, and Early Childhood Education PK-4. I am also a member of the National Education Association, the Arkansas Education Association, and the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education.

Media Specialist 

I've been a Library Media Specialist in the Little Rock School District for 21 years; it's been an amazing experience to have spent the last 12 years at Brady. My favorite books growing up were the little Golden Books and books written by Dr. Seuss. I never grow tired of reading a story to students, sharing a lesson about how to use the library's resources, helping students find information safely and efficiently and, most importantly, helping a student find that special book that will take them on a reading adventure. When I’m not reading my favorite genres of realistic fiction, non-fiction, and cookbooks, I like to exercise and travel. I love when students greet me in the community often calling me The Library Teacher, Library Lady, some even call me “The Librarian”. I appreciate working with you and your children. 

Speech-Pathologist

My journey with the Little Rock School District has been adventurous to say the least, which started 19 years ago. I have been a part time Speech-Pathologist in various schools across the district including early childhood. Fulbright was my home for 15 years. My transition to Brady started in the fall of 2017. I became a full time Brady Bulldog in 2018. I have had a variety of experience in general education, as well as special education classrooms. I work with a special education team which allows me to service my student in individual and groups sessions. Therapy sessions may include goals to target articulation, language, autism, pragmatics/social skills, fluency, voice, and multiple disabilities. I am a flexible team player and my goal is to maximize all children's access to education. I am blessed to be part of a team that puts our students first!

Reading Interventionist 

Greetings, Brady Bulldogs! My name is Carmen Langston and I am the Reading Interventionist at Brady. I help kids get better at reading. I have been in education for 13 years. I have my Bachelors from UCA in Early Childhood Education and I have my Masters from ASU in Educational Leadership. I have a husband, a 13 year old daughter and 2 dogs. I like reading, singing, and making jokes. One of my favorite quotes about education is from Horace Mann, who said, "Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity." I'm trying to win a victory for humanity by teaching students to be literate and kind humans. I think if you have those 2 things you can be really successful in life.

Paraprofessional 

Hello my name is Michael Ross I’m a Paraprofessional in the LRSD for Brady Elementary. I have been in the school district for 1 year. I attended the University of Central Arkansas for 2 yrs and I graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I am Co Owner of a Multimedia Media company FAB44TV specialize in videography, photography, content creation & branding. I am the Co-Founder of G3 Academy which is a YIP Program contracted by the City of Of Little Rock. G3 is designed to give at risk, gang-involved and underprivileged youth a safe place to learn skills, prepare for college, with an emphasis on making positive choices conducive with productivity and growth with an emphasis on sports and marketing.

I’m a LRSD graduate of John L. McClellan High. I played football, basketball, track all my life, which has always brought the attachment to kids. Love to see the growth and future leaders of tomorrow with our new generation. So being a mentor to our students and helping in anyway I can with inspiration I’m all for it.