• 1st Grade Team

  • Shelbie Warr is thrilled to be joining the team at the fabulous Majestic Gardens Elementary as a first grade teacher this year. While this will be her fourth year in the classroom, it marks her first year with Leadership Prep. She holds degrees from Texas A&M University and Western Governors University, and she is certified in Early Childhood through 6th Grade (EC–6) with an ESL (English as a Second Language) endorsement. Outside of teaching, Shelbie enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and two cats. She's a fan of the Food Network, even though cooking isn’t her favorite activity. Fun fact: she doesn’t like chocolate or coffee, but she loves Dr. Pepper and sour candy!

    Kiena Gray holds a B.A. In Music Education from Texas College in Tyler Texas. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.  She began her teaching career in 2022 and is going into her 4th year of teaching and this will be her first-year teaching 1st grade at LPS. During her free time, she enjoys quality time with her family and sharpening her music and vocal skills. She has a deep love for children and love's to be an inspiration to them.

    Shakemia Bailey is a dedicated 1st grade teacher with over 15 years of experience across private, public, and now charter school settings. She holds a bachelor's degree in general education from Grand Canyon University, as well as a second bachelor's in Christian counseling from Dallas Baptist . Her passion lies in helping young learners build a strong academic foundation while also nurturing their character and confidence. Outside the classroom, she enjoys life with her husband, their one-year-old son, and their two dogs. For her, teaching isn’t just a profession—it’s a calling.

    Latrenda Bailey-Rush has a passion for teaching, and is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment. She has her Bachelor's & Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Ms.Bailey-Rush holds a Specialist degree in Curriculum & Instruction. She is an experienced elementary school teacher and has been teaching for seventeen years.