Meet Your Principals
Message from Principal Michael Bosler
Welcome to Mark Twain Elementary School. We look forward to working with all of our students to make this a successful and positive year of learning. It is our mission to provide high quality education that empowers students to think critically and develop skills to adapt to the ever changing world. Our school believes in teaching our students to be great citizens by implementing PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support). PBIS focuses on teaching students behaviors that are appropriate at school, how to problem solve with peers, and work together collaboratively respecting each other’s opinions. Mark Twain River Rafter practice O.A.R.S! Which stands for Outstanding Attitude, Respectful, and Safe. We encourage our parents and families to stay connected and involved as parent involvement is essential for the overall success of our students and our school. Mark Twain offers various opportunities for parents to stay connected and be actively involved with the school community such as attending School Site Council meetings and ELAC meetings, a thriving Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and supporting parent volunteer opportunities. I will send out reminders to all of our special events and meetings via my weekly newsletter, our website, and ParentSquare.
Sincerely,
Michael Bosler
Leadership
Principal Michael Bosler
A native of the Coachella Valley, Mr. Bosler started his teaching career at Desert Sands Unified School District before moving to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Mr. Bosler worked at Culver City Middle School as a special education teacher and assistant principal before taking a position with Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District as the district's special education coordinator. Mr. Bosler received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside, his master's degree from UCLA's Principal Leadership Institute, and is currently in his final year of his doctorate program at the University of Southern California. He brings all of these experiences to what he describes as his dream job - being the principal of Mark Twain Elementary School!
Mr. Bosler lives in the South Bay with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, he drives the girls to dance classes, playdates, and other shenanigans. He loves watching Manchester United and Dodgers games (or anything his daughters make him see on Disney+).
Assistant Principal Ammie Ibarra
Ms. Ibarra grew up locally and graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with her Bachelor's in English Literature & Minor in Communications. She received her teaching credential & Masters in Education from Pepperdine, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree from Purdue University. Ms. Ibarra began her career in Education as an instructional aide for the Lennox School District. She taught high school English, adult ESL classes and 8th grade Language Arts for the Redondo Beach Unified School District. Ms. Ibarra began her leadership path working as a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) and found that she enjoyed working in collaboration with teachers & parents to help students find academic & personal success. Ms. Ibarra joined the Lawndale Elementary School district in the 2021-22 school year and is excited to be serving one of the communities she grew up in. In her free time, Ms. Ibarra enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking and riding her bike at the beach.
