After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies and a multiple subject teaching credential from California State University, I completed a fifth year of instruction in teaching reading. I returned to California State University and earned a Master’s in Educational Administration. After finishing the Master’s program, I completed an additional year of administrative studies at Fresno Pacific College.

Teaching was a joy for me and I worked as an elementary school teacher for eleven years teaching first, third, fourth and fifth grades. During my tenure as an elementary school teacher I also served as a mentor teacher helping new and experienced teachers with curriculum and instruction. I then accepted a position as a school program coordinator responsible for specially funded state and federal programs, technology, and staff development. I worked as a school program coordinator for four years and then accepted a position as an elementary principal. In 1999, I became an adjunct faculty member in the school of education at National University and taught graduate level classes, in the evenings, in curriculum and instruction. For the last two years I served as the Director of State and Federal Programs in the Desert Sands School District where I managed the state and federal programs and coordinated staff development in the area of English Language learners and economically disadvantaged students.

I am the proud parent of two adult children. My son, Michael, is a music teacher and my daughter, Katherine, was a computer consultant until becoming a full time stay at home mom. I have four wonderful grandchildren ranging in age from one to six years old.

I am delighted to be serving as the principal of Farragut Elementary School. Working with children has always brought me joy and satisfaction in making a difference in the lives of our most precious resource, children. I am looking forward to supporting Farragut in continual improvement.