Sancha Gray, Ed.D.

Sancha K. Gray, Ed.D., is the Senior Vice President for Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives and the Acting Dean for the College of Education at Kean University. She is a seasoned educator with over 25 years of professional service in the public-school sector, addressing the diverse needs of students and communities. Gray’s leadership and influence have grown throughout her career, with a focus on fostering inclusive learning experiences that support the success of all children.

Gray began her career as a sixth and seventh-grade math teacher in the East Orange School District. She is recognized for her work in improving literacy outcomes for students across various backgrounds. 

In her previous role, she led a Pre-K to 12th-grade district literacy initiative that also included adult literacy for parents.

Gray, also an established public speaker, has presented on her work both nationally and internationally. She presented on The Moral Imperative: The Need for Interventions in Washington, DC, for the Alliance for Excellent Education, highlighting the impact of innovative programs on student engagement and achievement.

A Brooklyn native, Gray has encountered experiences which shaped her commitment to creating opportunities that embrace inclusiveness. In addition to her cabinet-level position at Kean University, she is actively involved in numerous volunteer roles. She is the past president of the Board of Trustees for the Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission (MOESC), Chartering President for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women - Central New Jersey Chapter and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Gray is the proud wife of well-renowned gospel organist/keyboardist Floyd Gray Jr. and the mother of two children, Christopher and Sierra Gray.