Proud Principal at Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred Florence Middle School
Joined September 2018
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Jun 2
Great leaders never stop learning. @YMLA_Florence is proud to participate in the @RCAExperience, collaborating with educators from across the country and gaining new insights to strengthen teaching, culture, and student achievement. The future is bright for our Gladiators.
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May 30
Tassels turned. Memories made. Futures unlocked. 🎓 💙💛🎓Congratulations to the @dallasschools @Region1DISD @wwsamuell Class of 2026! This is your chapter! Shields Up! 🛡️ @LauraRubioGarza @IrishLatina09
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May 23
Thank you to my SC Cousin @Gray_Ed7 for coming through @CuellarNation and speaking on behalf of Dallas ISD middle schools to our 5th graders! @Region1DISD @dallasschools
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May 16
This is only beginning, and I cannot wait to see the impact they will make on the world. ⚔️ @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD
May 15
Today, we watched young men who have been challenged, loved, and uplifted walk across the stage with pride and purpose. The joy in the room from parents & teachers said it all: these young men are becoming exactly who they were called to be.
And this is only the beginning. ⚔️
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May 9
Career Day was not just about careers. It was about exposure, confidence, and possibility. Our young men heard from professionals who challenged them to dream big, work hard, and see themselves as future leaders. @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD
Career Day at YMLA was bigger than ever.
Our Gladiators connected with professionals in technology, law enforcement, communications, and operations support.
More importantly, they saw professionals who looked them in the eye and told them “You belong in these spaces too.”
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May 1
🚨 STOP SCROLLING. DALLAS, THIS ONE IS OURS. 🚨
Ms. Preyan is transforming lives at YMLA every single day. Not just a quarterfinalist…the standard.
🗳️ Vote 📲 Share 🔁 Repeat
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Let’s show the world: the best teacher in America is right here in Dallas.
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Mar 28
Thank you @wwsamuell VT @Region1DISD @dallasschools and @ED_Rivera_DISD Family & Community Engagement team for a great FamJam event @ThelmaRockets ! @LauraRubioGarza @IrishLatina09
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Cassell Gray retweeted
Jan 23
🎶 The Samuell H.S. Bands came through today recruiting our 8th graders, and the message was clear: there’s a place for you here.
Future musicians were watching.
Future leaders were listening. @RubyGarzaDISD
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Jan 23
Principal Resident Dominguez came large and in charge at Coffee With the Principal.
Parents experienced a live Carnegie Math lesson, seeing the how and why behind our instruction.
Just clear instruction, strong facilitation, and families fully in the loop.
@LEAD_DallasISD
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Jan 5
The Gladiators are back and ready to conquer this semester. S/o to the staff and my home team for helping me celebrate my birthday today!!! #GrowthMindset #TellingEveryoneIm21 @RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD
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19 Dec 2025
Holiday vibes were at an all-time high with the Gladiators 🎄
Good laughs, friendly competition, and zero chill in the best way possible.
This team knows how to work hard and celebrate together.
@RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Region1DISD
#DOMUSFLORENTIAE! #GladiatorNation
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19 Dec 2025
Locked in a 9/10 difficulty escape room with a countdown clock (silently judging us) and no room for panic.
We found the clues, cracked the codes, and kept our sense of humor the whole way.
S/o to my A-Team
Turns out teamwork really is the master key.
@RubyGarzaDISD
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16 Dec 2025
Wishing all of Region 1 a joyful final week before holiday break! Thank you for the heart, dedication, and collaboration you bring every day. Your Region 1 Support Team looks forward to rising as one in the new year—together. 💙@LauraRubioGarza
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1 Dec 2025
🎶Seagoville’s fire burns in our veins, Samuell’e courage breaks every chain, Spruce’s might will never fall-Together Region 1 answers destiny’s call 🎶
Region 1 Leaders rocked it like Grease Lightening at today’s holiday luncheon, taking home the 🏆 for the regional roll call.
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22 Nov 2025
Cars wrapped the block, volunteers locked in, and the energy was electrifying!!! @IrishLatina09 @DallasISDSupt @Region1DISD
22 Nov 2025
YMLA turned into a holiday command center today as we delivered nearly 300 turkeys to Pleasant Grove families.
Huge thanks to Rep. Linda Garcia and Trustee Prisma Garcia for making it possible. @RubyGarzaDISD @LauraRubioGarza @Gray_Ed7
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Cassell Gray retweeted
18 Nov 2025
Congratulations Mr. Zalinas!!!! #GladiatorStrong @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD @LauraRubioGarza @Gray_Ed7
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3 Nov 2025
Did you know that Principal Cassell Gray of the Young Men’s Leadership Academy at Fred F. Florence Middle School once performed on The Ellen Show as the drum major for Clark Atlanta University? He was even featured on a Drumline movie cover!
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4 Oct 2025
Way to go Gladiators!!! S/o to Coach Baker
4 Oct 2025
They didn’t just run. They conquered. 🏆🔥
The YMLA Gladiators are your District 4 CHAMPIONS.
Proud of the grind, the heart, and the brotherhood that carried them across the finish line. This is only the beginning. #GladiatorStrong @Gray_Ed7 @RubyGarzaDISD @Region1DISD
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Cassell Gray retweeted
2 Oct 2025
💛💙 Happy Custodian’s Day! 💛💙
S/o to our DREAM TEAM! This crew keeps our campus sharp, clean, and ready for excellence every single day.
Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. We couldn’t do what we do without you. Thank you for being the backbone of YMLA!
#GladiatorStrong
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