Braden River Elementary School

I love this school so much! My daughter has only being there for one year but they have made her feel part of the family and she made new friends during the first week. They promote good behavior by randomly giving kids BRE bucks that they could save and exchange for cool stuff. This keeps them motivated. The PTO is great creating a sense of community by having activities for the families. I love my daughter's teacher and the staff is wonderful. My second child will be attending VPK in this school next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school!! Mrs.rio is a great leader in our school. When making decisions she has the best interest of the children. We have a kindergartner and a 2nd grader and are very pleased!
--Submitted by a parent

We are changing and for the better! Great school, and now we have a new before and after school program that will be run by the school itself. Since a lot more moms have to work these days that is certainly wonderful that our kids would get the same care before and after as they do during the day. Good things are happening!!
--Submitted by a parent

There has been a marked improvement in every aspect of this school with the new principal. I have seen much improved morale amongst the staff and Ms. Rio is more open, yet more professional than the former principal. The only issue I still see, that I guess is unavoidable, is favoritism of certain teachers by the administration. The same teachers who have always been favored.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended BRE for the past 4 years. He has had 4 very experienced, caring and communicative teachers. The new principal, Mrs. Rio is outstanding. She has made the BRE community even stronger through her leadership and we are truly blessed to have her. I highly recommend this elementary school!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had kids at Braden River since 2004 and will be there for another 5 years. We have had our ups and downs with the economy. Many moms (volunteers) had to go back to work, money isn t thrown around anymore and times have changed. The one thing that hasn t changed at BRE is the AWESOME teachers!!! I have had a wide variety of different styles of teaching and they all turned out to be great for each one of my kids. I love our school and the neighborhood it s in. Our new principle is a breath of fresh air and has some great ideas to make our school #1!
--Submitted by a parent

I'm not happy with the way this school has changed over the past few years. Most of my child's teachers were wonderful, but I'm sensing a divide among the staff now. The principal seems to have his own agenda, with little regard for the teachers or parents. Several of my neighbors have pulled their children out and if things don't change, I will probably do the same.
--Submitted by a parent

I am very disappointed in the direction the school has taken. The principal has not demonstrated himself to be a leader, academically, ethically or morally. Teacher morale is at an all time low as is parent involvement. The attitude the principal demonstrates is 'my way or no way.' Unfortunately families are not transferring into our school they are transferring out. The attitude and character of the principal has left many asking for a change.
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot speak highly enough of the school and the principal. They have offered both my children an excellent education. They have dealt with issues quickly and professionally. The principal always makes himself available and does not show favoritism to pupils, parents or money they have paid into the PTO. My son really struggled when he first arrived in BRE. During the first 3 years he received an enormous amount of help and not once did I have to ask!! Thank you Braden River, for helping my son go from a F grade to a B grade.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been very disappointed in the leadership at the school since Dr. Fradley left. Many parents have choiced to attend the new charter school or other public sites. Academically the school has still maintained but with the loss of parents, assistant principal and staff due to the decreased enrollment, construction and lack of professionalism/ethics/communication from the principal leads to me question the future for our neighborhood school.
--Submitted by a parent