The Hermiston School District will host Dr. Luis Cruz, an education reformer from inner-city Los Angeles, one final time for the 2013-14 school year.
Cruz will present Parent University sessions on “Finishing Strong, Celebrating Successes” next week.
Cruz will speak at Hermiston High School on Tuesday, March 11 before speaking at Sandstone Middle School on Wednesday, March 12 and at Armand Larive Middle School on Thursday, March 13. The events begin at 5 p.m. with an English parent session and at 7 p.m. with a Spanish parent session.
Cruz is a former principal of Baldwin Park High School, located east of Los Angeles. His previous work experience includes being a teacher and administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. His recognitions include New Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and other community leadership awards. Dr. Cruz earned a doctorate in institutional leadership and policy studies from the University of California Riverside.
