Principal Erin Gerdes
817-305-4920
erin.gerdes@gcisd.net

Mrs. Gerdes is thrilled to be part of the Bransford Elementary family as Principal. Born and raised in Grapevine, she attended all GCISD schools as a child. Mrs. Gerdes graduated from Texas Tech University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. After graduation she worked as a Special Education Teacher in Carroll ISD, then joined GCISD in 2000. Mrs. Gerdes taught first, second, and third-grades as a classroom teacher at Silver Lake Elementary and was named Teacher of the Year in 2014. Next, Mrs. Gerdes served as an Instructional Coach with the Technology Team for all elementary schools in GCISD. Prior to coming to Bransford she was the Assistant Principal at Heritage Elementary for three years.
 
Mrs. Gerdes earned her Masters in Education Technology Leadership from Lamar University in 2017. When not working, Mrs. Gerdes enjoys watching her sons play baseball, camping, reading, or spending time with family.