Gray Named Alumni Relations Director
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Karen Gray |
Karen Gray is bringing her 25 years of experience in public
school teaching and administrative positions to the Sam Houston
State University campus as director of alumni relations.
Gray, who graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1980
and began her teaching career that year in Crosby, is now
principal of Huntsville Intermediate School. She takes over
the SHSU position May 16.
Frank Holmes, SHSU vice president for advancement, said that
Gray's Sam Houston State University ties and her experience
working with volunteers were key factors in her selection.
"Her Sam Houston State education and background of working
effectively with volunteers and staff will help her to be
successful in leading our alumni program," said Holmes.
Gray said she is eager to begin work in the new position.
"I feel this is a challenging opportunity to enhance
membership growth and involve alumni in supporting the traditions
of SHSU as well as contributing to future achievements,"
said Gray.
She encouraged Bearkat alumni and friends to participate in
the organization's activities and to offer their assistance.
"The support of all who know and believe in Sam Houston
State University increases the improvements and expansion
of our alumni program," she said.
In addition to her bachelor's degree, Gray also received her
master of education degree in administration from SHSU in
1990, and did post graduate work in school administration
at SHSU, receiving her mid-management certificate in 1991.
After teaching in Crosby for five years, she taught in Baytown
schools for five years and came to Huntsville as a fifth grade
teacher in 1990. After one year she moved to Willis schools
for six years.
Gray worked in two positions in the Region VI Education Service
Center for five years before returning to the Huntsville school
district as an elementary principal in 2002.
“We are extremely delighted that Karen has accepted
our invitation to serve as director of alumni relations,"
said Holmes. "She has the personality traits, maturity,
and administrative and management abilities that are essential
to become an effective alumni relations executive."
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SHSU Media Contact: Frank
Krystyniak
April 12, 2005
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