Melanie Lawrence - Lakeville - A Performance-Driven Individual.pdf

Melanie Lawrence-Smith’s leadership is marked by her ability to inspire greatness and facilitate productive, solution-focused conversations among diverse stakeholders. Find out more about her at her official site https://www.melanie-lawrence.com/

1. Melanie Lawrence Lakeville
RCE Advocate at Southeast Service Cooperative

3. Melanie Lawrence, ED.S, is a dedicated advocate for educational excellence and
student success. In her role as an RCE Advocate with the Minnesota Department
of Education, she consults with schools and districts to provide expert guidance in
coaching, professional development, and program implementation.

4. Melanie Lawrence-Smith’s extensive experience includes nineteen years as a
classroom teacher for grades 3-5 in Richfield Public Schools. In 2014, she
transitioned to a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), where she played a
key role in developing the district's teacher-led evaluation and professional
development systems.

5. By 2017, Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville) advanced to assistant principal at Richfield
STEM Elementary, overseeing more than 800 students and 70 staff members.

6. Melanie Lawrence-Smith’s academic achievements include a Master’s in Education
from the University of Minnesota and a K-12 Administration Reading Endorsement
from Concordia University, both with a 4.0 GPA.

7. Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville) is skilled in leading Professional Development,
implementing Professional Learning Communities, and training educators in
areas such as Equity and Restorative Practices. She focuses on building
organizational capacity through effective collaboration and relationship-building,
with the ultimate goal of increasing student achievement.

8. Find out more about her at her official site
https://www.melanie-lawrence.com/
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