Laura Thomas, who has spent nearly a decade with the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, is the new principal of Sonoma’s Prestwood Elementary School.
The position became vacant with the resignation of Jennifer Montgomery. Thomas is the fourth top administrator to be named by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District in less than a month.
Thomas begins her new job on July 1.
“My experience as an elementary teacher and leader over the past ten years has provided me many opportunities to grow as an educational leader, and I am honored to bring this experience to the Prestwood community and learn with them,” Thomas said.
Thomas attended Sonoma State University for her undergraduate work in Liberal Studies and went on to earn her multiple subject teaching credential, administrative credential, and master’s degree from SSU as well.
With the CRPUSD, she taught at both lower and upper elementary school grade levels, and served as an Elementary Assistant Principal.
“As I look back on my career, a dominant theme emerges – that every student is unique and has their own story to share,” she said. “I am honored to join this school district and to learn and participate in the unique stories of the Prestwood community.”
“We are excited to have Laura join our team,” said Dr. Adrian Palazuelos, SVUSD superintendent. “She brings a deep level of successful elementary teaching and leadership experience to Prestwood and is eager to partner with the committed and passionate teachers and parents that make up the Prestwood community.”
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