Grady Brown Elementary School

We have had two children attend this school, one is an alumni of just a few years, the other a rising 1st grader. Living on the outskirts of Chapel Hill, it is quite far to drive, but definitely worth the time and effort to get there. For some reason, Chapel Hill City Schools have such a "gleaming" reputation of high standards and quality educators. No doubt they host a good program, but I can't see how it could get any better than the Orange County school system. Grady Brown is a hidden treasure in Hillsborough. Don't let the age of the building discourage you. The staff and educators are highly motivated, loving people dedicated to their careers in public education.

It doesn't get any better than our current kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Anna Moore. Just last week the kids had field day. We bought new water shoes for our child for this event. After an hour of being at school, she developed blisters. Mrs. Moore literally took the socks off of her own feet and put them on my daughter's feet to help with the blisters! Her love and dedication to all of her children is amazing! We are not concerned about our little one transitioning to 1st grade because of this amazing teacher. And with every superhero comes a partner- Mrs. Webb, Mrs. Moore's assistant, did an AMAZING job helping with the kids! My child can read and do the math of a child two grades ahead of her learning level thanks to Mrs. Webb's daily efforts and one-on-one work with each of the kids! She is Grady Brown's unsung hero!

Other notable teachers included Mrs. Shanklin (lovingly known as, "the shank-a-lank!") and coach Byerly. They both have dedicated their lives to making children feel safe, loved, and special. Even the receptionist/admin. at the front entrance, Linda Rosemond. She may be the most unappreciated staff member there! I wasn't sure about her on day 1, but she turned out to be a nice, invaluable centerpiece on the Grady Brown crown!

Last shout-out goes to Mrs. Williamson. She is a true leader and mentor to the teachers around her. I remember being afraid of the principal's office, Grady Brown students, even if they did mess-up, don't have to worry about this fear with Mrs. Williamson! Mrs. Williamson is the kind of principal that would make you want to shoot a spit-ball just to go to her office for your daily dose of encouragement and inspiration!

Bottom line, we have no regrets sending our kids to Grady Brown. Send your kids there with confidence knowing they will be in good, safe, loving hands! Cross your fingers you get Anna Moore if you have a rising kindergartner!

I love this school along with the faculty and staff. I feel that the principal is great at her job and it shows. Keep up the great work faculty, staff and students at Grady A. Brown Elementary School.

I went to Grady Brown in 4 and 5 grade and when I first got the all the teachers were welcoming and nice and I had to leave the school but I really miss the school I say all the kids in Hillsborough should go to that school and even kids in Durham, and Mebane,

Hi y'all

I actually like the school just not the new Principal Leslie Armistad. Grady Brown is one of the few schools in Hillsborough NC that actually caters to students with ADHD and I like that about them. I've done my research on the school and was excited about the school year until Leslie was appointed the new principal. She has only been there 2 months, I've had to file 3 grievances against her due to her disrespectful demeanor and grudge against my son. When asked to provide student records she told me it was school policy to have them in 24 hours in which it wasn't. When I asked her to provide documentation of the school policy she threaten to call the police on me. It was ridiculous and has left me with an awful taste for her. I've tried to smooth things over with her but she has purposefully hung up the phone on me, told me my concerns were pointless, and my son is a liar. I am in the process of meeting with the superintendent of Orange County to talk about her and her rude, unsupportive, and disrespectful demeanor. She is negative and I can't even hold a decent conversation with her without her just dismissing me. I rate it a 2 start simply because the administrative staff in the office. You can't lead a school with that attitude, especially if you just started. I dislike her work ethics and her behavior. I will continue to file grievances against her for every policy she breaks.

Why this elementary school would leave a false review for a DJ in New England just goes to show how poorly they are managed.