Elementary School Named After Lifelong LAUSD Educator
Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Elementary School Will Honor Legacy, Contributions of District Retiree
Los Angeles—The Los Angeles Board of Education on Tuesday voted to name South Region Elementary School #12 in honor of Dr. Lawrence H. Moore, a retired Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) exemplary educator who served for 39 years in the District. The campus, currently under construction in Board District 7, is scheduled to open fall 2012 and will be called Dr. Lawrence H. Moore Elementary School.
“Dr. Moore’s achievements are remarkable,” said Dr. Richard Vladovic, Vice President of the Los Angeles Board of Education, who represents Board District 7 where the school is located. “He holds numerous academic degrees and credentials, and Dr. Moore has been involved in community affairs through his active participation in several education-related organizations. Furthermore, his enthusiasm, innovativeness, and genuine concern for improving the educational outcomes for all students have been exemplary and distinguish him as a role model for students and staff of the community for which this school is named in his honor.”
Dr. Moore, who attended the board meeting with his family, thanked members of the board for naming a LAUSD school after him. “Thank you for the honor of naming this school Dr. Lawrence H. Moore,” he said after his wife, Laverne, a retired LAUSD administrator, read remarks on her husband’s behalf.
Joining in the praise of Dr. Moore was Board Member Marguerite LaMotte, Board of Education Vice President Dr. Richard Vladovic, and LAUSD Local District 7 Superintendent George McKenna. “Dr. Moore is a champion for children and a dedicated public servant who motivated us to say, ‘why not?’ ” said Dr. McKenna.
“Thank you for what you’ve done for the kids of this District,” added LaMotte.
Moore’s career in the Los Angeles Unified School District began in September 1961 and he served as an elementary school teacher, a special education teacher, an adult education teacher, a vice-principal and principal. In addition, Moore held administrative positions as Director of Instruction; a Cluster Administrator; Coordinator, and Director of Professional Development.
Upon his retirement from the District in June 2000, he continued teaching as a substitute teacher in the LAUSD through June 30, 2002.
Moore also taught as an adjunct professor in the Department of Education at California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
Moore’s commitment to education extends beyond the classroom. Over the years he has earned several recognitions and honors including the Charter College of Education Distinguished Educator Award, the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins’ Distinguished Service Award, the Association of California School Administrators’ Outstanding Administrator, the Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Award, and the Council of Black Administrators’ Diane E. Watson Award.
