Our School
Meet Our Principal
Ms. Gladys Diaz
At Ward Elementary School, our students “Roar with Pride and Strive for Excellence.”
Our teachers and staff are committed to facilitating learning opportunities that are engaging, challenging, and meaningful. Through these experiences, students are empowered to construct knowledge, collaborate with others, engage in critical and creative thinking, and articulate their ideas effectively.
Our nurturing learning environments enhance a sense of community, which contributes to the overall well-being and academic achievements of our students.
Respectfully,
Gladys Diaz, Principal
Fun Facts:
- Ms. Diaz attended Griffith’s Middle School and graduated from Warren High School!
- She loves Downey Unified so much that it is the only district she has ever worked for.
- In her free time, Ms. Diaz loves horseback riding and the ocean sunsets.
Our Mission
E.W. Ward School’s mission is to provide all students with a positive and challenging learning environment, which empowers them to become responsible and productive citizens.
The staff, parents, and community are committed to developing the social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being of all students. By focusing on critical thinking skills in all curricular areas, students will become decision-makers and risk-takers who are literate and proficient in mathematics and technology. They will be life-long learners in the twenty-first century.
Our Vision
The staff, parents, and community are committed to developing the social, emotional, academic and physical well-being of all students. By focusing on critical thinking skills in all curricular areas, students will become decision-makers and risk-takers who are literate and proficient in mathematics and technology. They will be life-long learners in the twenty-first century.
