Dawn Green Sworn in as New Trustee
Newly appointed trustee Dawn Green was sworn in during the board meeting on Wednesday,
November 16. The swearing-in was conducted by Dr. Isadore Hall III, member of the
Agricultural Labor Relations Board.
Green was appointed to fill a vacancy in Trustee Area 2 left by Trustee Carmen Avalos’ departure and will serve the remainder of Avalos’ term that ends in 2024. Green is the first African American woman to serve on the Cerritos College Board of Trustees in the college’s 67-year history.
Green is a South Gate resident with more than 20 years of experience in education serving as an elementary school teacher, instructional improvement lead, assistant principal, and transformation specialist. She currently serves as a principal at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Lynwood.
Green holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from San Diego State University,
a master of education from California State University, Dominguez Hills, and is currently
in the dissertation process for a doctoral degree in educational leadership at the
University of Southern California.
“I’m committed to serving through teaching and service to students and residents in the community,” said Green. “It is my goal to protect the best interest of the community and the District while enhancing the quality of education for students and cultivating lifelong learners.”
Welcome, Trustee Green!
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