Damon Ray

Welcome Back! My name is Damon Ray or as some of the students call me "D-Ray". I am a middle school PE teacher here at The Gordon School. I graduated from The University of Rhode Island in 2001 and returned to academia in 2007 at Rhode Island College. I worked as a substitute for three years all around the state of Rhode Island before accepting the middle school PE position. I'm starting my sixth year here and I've really enjoyed the experience, my school family, and the community!

I'm married to a wonderful woman named Rhea who is an accountant. We have an amazing daughter, Ava and two puggles, Lady and Jerzey. When I am away from school and coaching I enjoy listening to music, gardening, excersizing and spending time with friends and family.

My goal as a physical education teacher is for kids to, not only, experience, but to enjoy a life full of activity and allow them to participate in activities that don't frighten or intimidate them.

IT'S ALL CRITICAL

Let's analyze and discuss current events that occur in and around our community. Feel free to share your thoughts.

DON'T QUOTE ME...

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing"

-Pele

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

-The Special Olympics athlete's oath

“Sport has the power to change the world…it has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair. It is more powerful than government in breaking down racial barriers.”

-Nelson mandela

"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard"

-unknown

"He who fails to plan is planning to fail."

-Winston Churchill

Contact Me

email:dray@gordonschool.org

phone: 401-434-3972 ext 182

Empowering Young Minds