Melanie Lawrence - Lakeville - A Forward-Thinking Planner
                     Melanie  Lawrence  -  
Lakevi l le  
RCE Advocate at Southeast Service Cooperative 

Since July 2019, Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville) has served as an RCE (Regional Centers 
of Excellence) Advocate for the Southeast Service Cooperative in partnership with 
the Minnesota Department of Education.  
In this role, Melanie Lawrence (Lakeville) consults with K-12 leaders and teachers 
to support and drive school improvement initiatives across various districts.  
Melanie Lawrence-Smith's work involves facilitating professional development, 
coaching educators, and implementing effective instructional programs.  
Melanie Lawrence-Smith's efforts are aimed at building organizational capacity 
within schools, fostering collaborative environments, and addressing the unique 
challenges faced by educators and students.  
Melanie Lawrence-Smith's expertise in the areas that requires data analysis, equity, 
and restorative practices enables her to provide valuable insights and support to 
school leaders, helping them create strategies that enhance student achievement 
and educational outcomes, by using such abilities she can change the life of many 
students.  
Melanie Lawrence-Smith's role as an RCE Advocate reflects her ongoing commitment 
to educational excellence and her dedication to supporting schools in their 
continuous improvement efforts. 
Thank You 
Find out more about her at her official 
site https://www.melanie-lawrence.com/