LAPLACE – Toni Ruiz has been named principal of Ascension of Our Lord School.

Ruiz will begin her tenure as principal at AOL with a total of 27 years experience in the St. John the Baptist Public School System. She served at the elementary level for 25 years and as assistant principal at East St. John High School for the past two years.

“I am very excited to be a part of the AOL school family again.  As I begin my tenure as principal, I believe that education doesn’t just happen.  It is cultivated through educating children in a faith filled environment of academic excellence,” said Ruiz. “I look forward to bringing new ideas to Ascension of Our Lord Catholic School and leading the staff in a direction that will carry on the teaching, learning and culture of the school community.” 

The school will host a meet and greet with Ruiz on Sunday, June 12, in Don Bosco Hall following 10:30 a.m. Mass. All community members including parishioners and current Crusader parents are welcome to attend.