Dr. Gros graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education. She earned her Masters in Educational Technology Leadership and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University. In 2008 she was awarded Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year and was honored in 2013 with LaCUE Region 2 Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Prior to moving into administration, Dr. Gros served as Communications Magnet Specialist and classroom teacher for grades PreKindergarten through 8th.