Laura Gonzalez-Vasquez named Principal for Gutierrez Elementary School
Written by admin, Jul 23, 2017, Comments Off
Courtesy Alex Meyer,
(Laredo, Texas) The United Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent Roberto J. Santos named Ms. Laura Gonzalez -Vasquez as the new Principal for Gutierrez elementary school. The formal announcement was made at UISD’s March 19, 2017 Board Meeting. Ms. Gonzalez-Vasquez is replacing former Principal Ms. Claudia C. Dovalina -Guzman, who is now Director of Special Education for the district.
Ms. Gonzalez-Vasquez is a native of Laredo who attained the UISD Teacher of the Year Award in 2007, and was nominated for a Golden Apple Award in 2010. Her stellar academic background includes multiple certifications in Technology Application, Library Science and Bilingual/ESL-Spanish. Also noteworthy are her three Master Degrees in Computer Science and Information Systems, Library Science and Educational Administration.
Ms. Gonzalez-Vasquez launched her career with UISD as a PK Teacher and Educational Technology Trainer at Cuellar elementary school in the year 2000. Subsequently, she served as Master Technology Teacher for Alexander high school and the UISD Instructional Department (2005-2006) , Library Media Specialist at Arndt elementary school (2008-2010), Assistant Principal at Killam elementary school (2010-2013), and most recently, Assistant Principal at De Llano elementary school. “ I would like to thank the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Santos for giving me the opportunity to serve the District as a Principal. I am looking forward to working with my new staff, students, parents, and community members. Together, we will work to continue meeting the district goals of student success”, said Ms. Gonzalez-Vasquez.
