Education

• B.S. from San Jose State University 1975
• Multiple Subject teaching credential
• Single Subject credential in Social Studies (high school)
• Single Subject in English (through grade 9)
• Graduate work in Sociology- Cal State Northridge
• M.A. Curriculum and Instruction- Cal State Bakersfield
• Administrative Services Credential/M.A.- Chapman University
• Specialized training in gifted education
• Specialized training in elementary mathematics
• Grades taught: K, 2, 4, 5, Middle School
• Districts taught in: Palmdale and Muroc
• Past mentor teacher in Muroc (3 years)
• Master Teacher (train student teachers)
• NCLB certified

Professional Organizations

• Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
• California Teachers Association (CTA)
• Muroc Education Association (MEA)- past secretary & V.P.
• Past President of Pi Lambda Theta Educational Honors Society

Personal Info

• Current elected board member of Westside Union School District
• Married since 1975
• My husband is an engineer on base
• Two grown sons (Erik who is married and Justin who lives at home)
• One granddaughter (Jazzy)
• Two dogs (Rusty and Pepper)
• Resident of Palmdale for 20 years
• Native Californian (originally from the Bay Area)
• Also have a home in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in No. CA.