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Dear Parents & Students, 

 

My name is Marvin Lawton and it is an honor and privilege for me to be your new Principal at Frank D. Parent School. I am a native Angelino and have been in education for over 20 years, serving as a teacher and administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I obtained all of my education in the Southern California basin, including a B.S. in Mathematics and a M.Ed. in Cross-Cultural Teaching. 

 

I envision a school to be a place that cultivates optimal learning based on data-driven best practices. I aim to enhance the music & arts, language programs, and overall academic programs to improve test scores and create well-rounded scholars on our campus. As a musician and singer myself, I recognize the positive impact fine arts have in a child’s overall cognitive development. Similarly, I believe children's exposure to multiple languages and cultures, as occurs in our Dual-Language Immersion Programs, prepares them to be quality producers and ultimately effective leaders within their communities.

 

I am committed to the success of all our students. My goal is to create a learning environment that provides rigorous and culturally responsive instruction, high standards, and an institution that is emotionally, academically, and physically safe for all students to learn.