Dear Freedom Families,

It is with great excitement that I write to you as the new Principal of Freedom Elementary School! I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with such persevering, caring, and high achieving students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community.  I feel very fortunate to be part of this school and to support the students and families. Together, we will ensure the tradition of excellence and community that makes Freedom such a special place.

As an educator, I am driven by the individual success and growth of every student. I have devoted my career to educating, inspiring, and advocating for students, both as a classroom teacher and as an administrator. I am excited to bring my passion, enthusiasm, and experience to cultivate all the educational and cocurricular programs that Freedom has to offer. Above all, I am excited to observe, listen, learn, and understand what makes Trailblazers thrive.  

I look forward to working with you to provide the best education possible for your child. At Freedom Elementary, our staff is committed to establishing a learning environment where high goals and expectations, strong character education, and academic success for all students are a priority. We recognize that the key to student success is the valuable link between our students, staff, parents, and community, and we encourage you to become involved in our school! 

I know many of our students and families are eagerly anticipating the full reopening of our campus and we are too! Please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected] or by calling our school office at 559-327-4800. 

I look forward to meeting our Trailblazers in person!

Laurel Graves