The Lawrence Township Public School District announced two key leadership appointments that were slated to take effect on July 1.
Dr. Alyson Fischer, who was principal of Lawrence Intermediate School, was named Director of School Counseling and Student Supports for the district.
Sharin Rello, LIS assistant principal since 2018, will succeed Fischer as principal.
The Board of Education approved the appointments at its June 11 meeting.
Fischer has served in administrative roles in LTPS for 14 years. She spent the past six years leading LIS, where she helped guide the school through the COVID-19 pandemic.
She launched programs such as the Character Counts house system, expanded transition support for fourth-grade students, student-led restorative practices, and new mental health initiatives.
Her earlier work in the district included positions at Lawrence High School and in the Health, Physical Education, and Athletics department.
“Dr. Fischer is entering her 14th year as an administrator in LTPS and brings a deep commitment to student well-being, family engagement, and inclusive school communities,” the district said in a statement.
Rello, a longtime LIS educator and administrator, has worked at the school for more than 20 years.
Before becoming assistant principal, she taught music and helped develop student performances, musical theater, and the district-wide jazz festival.
Her leadership has included expanding the LIS House system and launching peer-led intervention circles to reduce conflict and build engagement.
“She has made a lasting impact through programs like the LIS House system and peer-led intervention circles, helping to build character, reduce conflict, and foster student engagement,” the district said.
