Welcome to Danielsville Elementary! My name is Deana Bray, and I am honored to be the principal of our great school.  After serving for 5 years as our assistant principal, this is my 3rd year as principal. No matter the job title, I will always be a teacher at heart. I have 16 years of classroom teaching experience and 3 years as an instructional coach. I consider it an honor to have been in Madison County Schools for my entire career. Not only have I taught and worked in Madison County for 26 years, I am also a proud graduate of Madison County High School. My degrees include a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Education from The University of Georgia and a Specialist from Piedmont College. I also have a leadership certificate from The University of North Georgia and Northeast Georgia RESA. I have been a life-long learner and hope to be an example to students and teachers that we should never stop learning. 

I have been happily married to J.Ben Bray for the past 22 years, and I am the mother of two boys, Ben and Jonah. Ben is a sophomore at The University of North Georgia, and Jonah is a sophomore at MCHS.  Both are former DES Colts. 

It is my privilege to play a small part in leading the wonderful students and teachers of Danielsville Elementary. I look forward to working with everyone who is part of our school community. 

Phone: (706) 795-2181 ext.1500

Email: dbray@madison.k12.ga.us

My name is Breanne Smith and I am so excited to start my 1st year as an Assistant Principal at Danielsville Elementary School.  I am starting my 14th year in education, and have taught both General Education and Special Education.  It is my heart’s desire to provide a learning environment where students and staff feel safe and strive to be the best they can be each day. 

I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s of Art in Science and majored in Child and Family Development.  I then went back to the University of Georgia and received my Master’s of Art in Teaching.  Next, I received my Specialist Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Behavior Analysis from the University of Georgia.  YAY for being a TRIPLE DAWG!! I am back at it again and am currently pursuing my Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from UGA. 

I have been married to my husband, Knox, for 11 years.  Knox is a Battalion Chief in Hall County and has served on the fire department for 20 years.  We have three beautiful daughters: Presleigh (9), Piper (5), Palmer Cait (4).  We love spending time at the lake with our family and doing things outdoors.  We are so excited to join the DES family!

Phone: (706) 795-2181 ext. 1500

Email: bsmith@madison.k12.ga.us