PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
11/14 – Present Governing Board Member, Brea Olinda Unified School District
2/98 – Present Event Coordinator, BROTHERS Mail Order Ind., Inc., Corona, CA
9/07 – 11/14 Substitute Teacher, Brea Olinda Unified School District
8/93 – 7/00 Teacher, Francis Scott Key Elementary School, Anaheim, CA
GOVERNENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ADVOCACY
- 2017 – Masters in Governance Training Courses (Foundations of Effective Governance, Setting Direction, Policy & Judicial Review, Student Learning & Achievement, School Finance, Human Resources and Collective Bargaining)
- 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 – California School Board Association (CSBA) Annual Education Conference
- 2018 – Present CSBA Delegate Assembly Member
- 2021 – Present Orange County School Board Association, Department of Education Elementary School Representative
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- California State Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (5/93-present)
- Supplementary Authorization: English
- CLAD Certificate
- BS Degree: Child Development, California State University, Fullerton
- AA Degree: Liberal Studies, Fullerton Community College
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT
- Key Club Program Co-Creator/Program Pilot – RSP in-class program (7/96)
- After School Homework Club for at-risk children (7/95)
- PAL (Peer Assistance Leadership) Leader (7/95)
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
- 29th Senate District Women of the Year
- Citizen of the Year, Brea Chamber of Commerce
- Rotarian of the Year (2016 and 2017)
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICE
- Brea Rotary Club Member (2012 – Present)
- Planning Commission, City of Brea (2012-2014)
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Olinda Elementary School
- PTO Co-President (2009-2012)
- Art Master’s Parent Volunteer (2004 – 2009 and 2012-2014)
- PTO Read Around Fundraiser Chair (2008-2014)
- School Site Council (2007, 2008, 2013 and 2014)
- Room Parent (2004-2014)
Brea Jr. High School:
- PTA Member (9/08-2014)
- PTA Secretary (2014/15)
Brea Olinda High School:
- PTSA Co-President (2016-2018)
- Cheer Booster Member, Board Secretary, Interim President (2011-2013)
- Cheer Booster – Regional Cheer Special Committee (2013)