Livingston Public Schools (LPS) has announced that K-6 math supervisor Angelina Rodriguez has been recommended for appointment as the district’s Director of Elementary Education. The Board of Education was expected to approve this appointment during Wednesday evening’s public meeting, which was held after the print deadline for this edition of the Tribune.
Rodriguez will begin her new job on January 21,2025. She is replacing Jennifer Loniewski, who resigned from the position, effective January 20, 2025.
“I am honored to become the Director of Elementary Education for Livingston Public Schools,” Rodriguez said. “For the past five years, I have witnessed firsthand what makes Livingston an incredible learning and working environment. I am deeply passionate about working alongside our talented educators, dedicated administrators, and extraordinary students. Together, we will continue to enhance our foundation of academic excellence, meet the diverse needs of all students, support our evolving focuses, and continue to empower all to learn, create, contribute, and grow.”
Rodriguez holds two master’s degrees: one in educational leadership from Montclair State University and another in K-12 technology integration from Nova Southeastern University.
Prior to being appointed as the district’s K-6 math supervisor in 2019, Rodriguez served as a PreK-6 STEM instructional coach, a math and literacy coach, and as an elementary teacher in Englewood Public Schools from 2004 to 2019.
“From facilitating professional development and planning with teachers and administrators to creating resources for classroom instruction, Ms. Rodriguez is present and collaborative in all that she does,” said Mark Stem, assistant superintendent for curriculum, instruction and innovation.
Stem praised Rodriguez for her leadership in successfully guiding the district’s transition to the “Math in Focus” method over the past five years. He noted her pivotal role in the success of the elementary math program. He also stated that, on a district level, she has been instrumental in introducing resources for universal student assessment and developing the “Livingston Lens” framework for instructions and reflection.
Interim superintendent of schools Daniel Fishbein stated, “I am pleased torecommendMs. Rodriguez for this (Continued on Page A-6) position. With extensive experience in Livingston and other districts, Ms. Rodriguez brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to contribute to the district’s continued growth and success. Ms. Rodriguez has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues, and I am confident that she will be a valuable addition to the curriculum department.”
LPS will immediately begin the search for a new K-6 math supervisor. Rodriguez will continue to serve in both positions until a successor is hired.
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