Sonny T. is an experienced special education professional currently serving as a Special Education Teacher at Lawndale Elementary School District since August 2023. Prior to this role, Sonny T. worked as a SAI Teacher at Santa Monica High School from August 2021 to June 2023 and as a Special Education Teacher at Magnolia Science Academy 1 from August 2015 to July 2021. Earlier experience includes working as an Instructional Assistant at Irvine Unified School District from September 2013 to June 2015. Sonny T. holds a Special Education Credential in Mild-Moderate Special Education from California State University, Fullerton (2014-2015) and a Bachelor of Arts in History from UC Irvine (2006-2009). Educational background also includes a High School Diploma from North High School (1999-2003).
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.