Lawndale Elementary School District
Maria Ruelas, EdD, LCSW, PPSC is a seasoned professional in the field of social work and education, currently serving as a District Social Worker and School & Community Attendance Liaison for the Lawndale Elementary School District since January 2012. With prior experience as a Social Worker at Masada Homes Counseling and Kedren Community Health Center, Maria has developed a strong background in mental health and community support. Additional roles include Counselor Assistant at Lennox Middle School and After-School Program Provider at Lennox School District. Maria holds a Doctor of Education from the University of Southern California, a Master of Social Work from the same institution, and a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Fullerton.
Lawndale Elementary School District
The Lawndale Elementary School District was established in 1906 with one teacher and 20 students. Since then, the District has blossomed to more than 4,700 students and more than 800 teachers and staff. Lawndale Elementary School District serves students from preschool through grade eight. There are now eight schools in the District. Six elementary schools serve Kindergarten through 5th grade: William Anderson, William Green, Billy Mitchell, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lucille J. Smith, and Mark Twain. Jane Addams Middle School and Will Rogers Middle School serve students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.