Administration

The Houston County Board of Education named Dr. Erin Gramley as the Principal of Langston Road Elementary School during their meeting on December 9, 2025. Dr. Gramley has served as the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Langston Road Elementary since 2021. She brings more than a decade of experience in Houston County schools and a deep commitment to the LRES community. She began her new role on January 2, 2026.

“I want to thank Dr. Rogers and our wonderful Board members for this responsibility. I am both thrilled and honored to continue serving the Langston Road Elementary community in this new leadership role,” said Gramley. “I’m looking forward to continuing the legacy that has already been established at Langston Road Elementary. I intend to uphold our Stallion traditions while ensuring we continue to produce high-achieving students who are prepared to thrive in the future. I truly value each and every one of our students, families, and staff members.”

Gramley began her career in the Houston County School District in 2011 as a Pre-K teacher at Centerville Elementary School. She later taught 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades at Matt Arthur Elementary School, where she was also honored as Teacher of the Year. She earned her doctorate degree from Piedmont University in 2020 and is a graduate of both the GAEL Aspiring Principal’s Program and the Houston County Leadership Development Program.

Gramley and her husband, Matthew, have been married since 2011 and are the proud parents of three children.

Kathy Bunton is an accomplished educator and instructional leader with a passion for literacy and student achievement. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, before relocating to Georgia to begin her teaching career in Houston County.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Bunton has served students in a variety of roles, including teaching third and fourth grades and working as an Early Intervention Program (EIP) Reading Teacher at Langston Road Elementary School. Her love for reading and writing has been a driving force in her work, and she is committed to helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to become successful, lifelong learners.

In July 2026, Mrs. Bunton became the Assistant Principal of Instruction at Langston Road Elementary School. In this role, she partners with teachers, students, and families to support high-quality instruction, foster academic excellence, and create meaningful learning experiences for all students.

Mrs. Bunton is dedicated to building strong relationships, supporting student growth, and promoting a culture of learning that empowers both students and educators to succeed.

Mrs. Zellner is a Perry native and proud product of the Houston County School District.  Prior to joining the Langston Road community, she was a 5th grade gifted teacher and the Gifted Lead Teacher at Tucker Elementary School. She was honored to be named Tucker's 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year.

She received her Bachelor's, Master's and Education Specialist degrees in Elementary Education from Georgia Southwestern State University. She has her gifted and reading endorsements.  She also holds a Tier-1 Educational Leadership Certification from the University of West Georgia.  

In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends.  She also leads the worship ministry at her church.