Judy Gray completed her post-secondary education at the University of Alberta (Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Library Science) and the University of British Columbia (Master of Library Science). She has taught for over four decades in public K-9 schools as well as at the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary. She, in collaboration with talented others, founded CGCS in 2003. She has particular interests in the notions of rich, rigorous programs for students, valuing student voice and choice in learning; transparency, relationships, and collaboration in leadership; and a strong belief that schools should be beautiful places in which students and staff collaborate and learn.