“It’s not how you fall, it’s how you get back up!” – Dana Graham

Fast Facts about Dana Graham

1. Full name: Dana Graham
2. Years as an educator: 8 years in the classroom, 2 years as an administrator
3. Positions held: Classroom teacher, Teacher on Special Assignment, Academic Dean, Interim Principal and currently as Assistant Principal.
4. Grades Taught: K-6 in the classroom, TK-6 as an administrator
5. Schools Dana taught in:
   • Past:
     • Piedmont Avenue Elementary School, Oakland Unified School District
     • Castlemont Community Transformation Schools, Charter
   • Present: Warm Springs Elementary School, Fremont Unified School District (Grades 3-6, 1,120 students)
6. How can new teachers reach out to you? By email!
7. Why teach: I am an educator because I am passionate about educating all children, regardless of ability, socioeconomic status, or any other mitigating factors, because all children deserve a high quality school experience.
8. Favorite books:
   • Personal: The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss
   • Professional: Pre-Referral Intervention Manual