Bossier Schools has announced that Kimberly Gray of W.T. Lewis Elementary School has been selected for the 2027 cohort of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) Teacher Leader Fellows Program.

Gray is one of 14 educators from across the country chosen to participate in the program, which is designed to help teacher leaders deepen their understanding of instructional best practices and strengthen their ability to support student achievement within their schools and districts.

According to Bossier Schools, the NIET Teacher Leader Fellows Program selects educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, have a proven record of advancing student success and serve as models for their peers.

District officials congratulated Gray on receiving the national recognition and representing Bossier Schools through the prestigious leadership program.