Meet Your Principals
Message from Principal Laura Quane
Dear William Green Students and Families,
We’re thrilled to welcome you to a new school year filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. At William Green Elementary, our dedicated teachers and staff are committed to helping every student reach their full potential. We foster academic excellence, encourage a growth mindset, and prioritize inclusivity—all within a safe, supportive, and welcoming school environment.
We believe that every member of our community can make a meaningful impact—the Eagle Way! Our students live by our SOAR expectations:
S – Stay Safe
O – Own Your Actions
A – Act with Kindness
R – Ready to Learn
This year, we look forward to building strong partnerships with our families and caregivers. Your voice is essential in shaping our school’s success. We invite you to get involved through our parent leadership groups, including the PTA, School Site Council, and English Language Advisory Committee. With families as valued collaborators and decision-makers, we’re excited to celebrate student success and embrace the vibrant diversity that makes our community so special.
Let’s make it a fantastic year together!
Laura Quane
Principal
William Green Elementary School
Leadership
Principal Laura Quane
Laura Quane proudly serves as the Principal of William Green Elementary School. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, she holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Education. Over the past 15 years, Mrs. Quane has dedicated her career to the students of the Lawndale Elementary School District, working as an elementary and middle school teacher, a site and district Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), Assistant Principal, and as Principal of Green.
As a former student of Mark Twain Elementary, Mrs. Quane is also a proud product of LESD. Her personal and professional journey through the district gives her a unique understanding of the community’s strengths and needs.
Driven by a deep commitment to educational equity, Mrs. Quane’s mission is to ensure that all Lawndale students have access to the same meaningful opportunities she received—empowering them to become future leaders in their communities. She is devoted to fostering a school environment where every student feels safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.
You are welcome to contact her at Laura_Quane@lawndalesd.net if you have any questions or would like to learn how to get involved in supporting Green Elementary School.
Assistant Principal Isaac Olvera
Isaac Christian Olvera is a committed educational leader with a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, equity-focused systems, and instructional leadership. Prior to joining Lawndale Elementary School District, he served as an Assistant Principal in Glendale Unified School District, where he led schoolwide efforts to improve attendance systems, reduce suspensions by 40%, and enhance instructional effectiveness through strategic data use, teacher coaching, and departmental collaboration.
Dr. Olvera brings over a decade of experience across K-12 settings, including roles as an instructional coach, data lead, and classroom teacher. He has successfully implemented Tier 3 intervention programs, coordinated CAASPP testing and digital learning platforms, and helped drive notable gains in student achievement and teacher performance. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California and is a graduate of USC’s School of Business Management Certificate Program. As a lifelong learner who is passionate about creating inclusive school environments, Dr. Olvera’s priorities include providing academically rigorous and supportive curricula, increasing educational access, and fostering a strong sense of belonging for all students.
