We are THRILLED to announce that Ms. Rebecca Cabrera is back at Gardner - and this time, as our new principal. We hope you will welcome her back and congratulate her on her new position with as much Gardner love as you have.

From Principal Cabrera:

Dear Gardner Street Community,

I am very humbled and excited to write this letter to introduce myself as the new Principal at Gardner Street Elementary and Arts Integration Magnet Center. I am very excited to return to Gardner after working for the Mulitilingual Multicultural Department within the Division of Instuction for the past two years as a Secondary EL Instrucional Specialist and World Languages and Cultures Specialist. The past two years working as an administrator at the district level has been an amazing experience and I am very excited to bring all that I have learned back to our school.

I am coming to you with 22 years of experience working in L.A. Unified. I began my teaching career at Selma Avenue Elementary and spent my last 18 years as a teacher at Gardner. This return to Gardner is like a return home for me.

I believe in setting high expectations for learning in a nurturing, positive environment, where children thrive and feel successful. My ultimate goal is to ensure that every child gets the highest quality education possible in a safe and supportive environment. Working together as a team with staff, parents, and the community, I am committed to helping each student achievetheir absolute best.

My door is always open and I look forward to meeting and collaborating with you. Please feel free to call or email me throughout the school year as two way communication is very important to me and to having a successful school.

Warmly,

Rebecca Cabrera