About Us
School Profile
Eastside Elementary School
102 Hill Road
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
The doors open at 7 a.m. Tardy bell is at 7:35 a.m. School is dismissed at 2:20 p.m.
Dear Eastside Families,
I am very excited to welcome you to another school year at Eastside Elementary School! I am honored to serve as your principal and to be part of such a caring and committed school community.
This year marks my 20th year in education and my fourth year in Whitfield County Schools. My journey began teaching in the areas of special education and physical education. I earned both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Carson Newman College and am currently pursuing my specialist degree in Educational Leadership, which I will complete in the summer of 2026.
Outside of school, I love spending time with my family, cheering on my daughter at her softball games, and following Braves baseball and Alabama football.
At Eastside, we believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where every child is seen, heard, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential. I look forward to working alongside each of you this school year to make it one filled with growth, learning, and lasting memories.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Warmly,
Lisa Gray
Principal, Eastside Elementary School
Vision, Mission & Beliefs
Vision, Mission and Beliefs
Vision
We envision a responsive school that is focused on our students and community.
Mission
Eastside's mission is to lead, engage, achieve, and prepare.
Beliefs
- We believe the core business of Eastside Elementary School is to provide a positive educational experience where student success is the priority.
- We believe that our students' commitment must be earned by creating engaging, challenging and meaningful work.
- We believe teachers are leaders and designers of quality work who provide a secure learning environment where all are free to learn from their mistakes.
- We believe that all stakeholders (family, students, business partners, personnel, community) are important for students' achievement.
- We believe in providing a safe environment where relationships with all stakeholders are created by treating each other with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Meet Our Principals
Lisa Gray
Principal
(706) 278-3074
lisa.gray@wcsga.net
I have worked in Whitfield County for 18 years. I started my career at Eastbrook Middle School where I started first as a parapro and then became a teacher. I have taught mainly 7th grade and a couple of years in 6th grade. I am very passionate about Math and Science in middle school. I left the classroom in 2021 when I became Assistant Principal at Eastbrook Middle School. The following year I was given the opportunity to be Assistant Principal at Dug Gap Elementary for 3 years. At the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year I became the Assistant Principal at Eastside Elementary. While I miss the other schools I have been at before I feel right at home at Eastside. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to be here and get to know all of our students and their families.
He trabajado en el condado de Whitfield durante 18 años. Comencé mi carrera en la Escuela Secundaria Eastbrook, donde primero trabajé como asistente educativo (parapro) y luego me convertí en maestra. He enseñado principalmente séptimo grado y un par de años en sexto grado. Siento una gran pasión por las matemáticas y las ciencias en la escuela secundaria. Dejé el aula en 2021 cuando me convertí en subdirectora de la Escuela Secundaria Eastbrook. Al año siguiente, se me brindó la oportunidad de ser subdirectora en la Escuela Primaria Dug Gap durante 3 años. Al inicio del año escolar 2025–2026, me convertí en subdirectora de la Escuela Primaria Eastside. Aunque extraño las otras escuelas en las que he trabajado anteriormente, me siento como en casa en Eastside. Me siento muy afortunada de tener la oportunidad de estar aquí y de conocer a todos nuestros estudiantes y a sus familias.
Claudia Cervantez
Assistant Principal
(706) 278-3074
claudia.cervantez@wcsga.net