RESUME´

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)