Melanie Lawrence - Lakeville - An Empowering Mentor

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Melanie Lawrence - Lakeville
RCE Advocate at Southeast Service Cooperative
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In 2014, Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville)
transitioned from classroom teaching to a
leadership role within Richfield Public Schools,
taking on the position of Teacher on Special
Assignment (TOSA). In this capacity, she was
instrumental in developing and implementing the
district's first teacher-led evaluation and
professional development systems.
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Melanie Lawrence-Smiths leadership in these
areas underscored her commitment to fostering
professional growth among educators and enhancing
instructional quality across the district. By
2017, Lawrence's exemplary work led to her
appointment as the assistant principal at
Richfield STEM Elementary.
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In this role, Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville)
supervised over 800 students and more than 70
staff members, applying her extensive experience
and leadership skills to support a large and
dynamic school community.
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Melanie Lawrence-Smiths focus on collaborative
leadership, data-driven decision making, and
equity ensured that the school's educational
programs met the diverse needs of its students.
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Melanie Lawrence-Smiths ability to inspire and
lead both teachers and students has been a
hallmark of her career, driving positive changes
and continuous improvement in the educational
environments she has served.
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THANK YOU
Find out more about her at her official site
https//www.melanie-lawrence.com/