I am an actively involved member of my community

As a former teacher with seven years of experience in upper elementary grades, education has been my lifelong passion. My husband and I moved here 25 years ago and all three of our children graduated from Orange Unified schools. In addition, my husband runs a business here in Orange. We are vested in our schools and community.

Since 1985, I have been actively involved in school-related organizations such as school site councils, PTA, the OUSD Legislative Coalition, and other parent groups. I continue to serve in PTA at the state and national levels. As a businesswoman, I directed Leadership Orange for the Orange Chamber of Commerce for six years. And this past year, I had the joy of volunteering as a tutor at the Friendly Center in Orange.

I take my job as a school district trustee very seriously

I carefully study the issues and get as much information as possible before making decisions. I vote my conscience, based on what I believe is best for the students of our district, even if my position is not popular. I am actively involved in all school board activities.

I have visited every OUSD school many times. I love attending Back to School Nights and Open Houses, where I visit classrooms and talk to teachers and parents. I go to student events such as science fairs, drama and musical performances, and sporting events. During school visits, I spend time in teacher lounges so that I can listen to the concerns of teachers and staff.

I am an actively involved leader in the community

• Past president Serrano PTA, winning a statewide PTA award for outstanding PTA unit

• Past president of Villa Park High School PFSO

• Past president of OUSD Legislative Coalition

• Past president of Tongues-A-Flame Toastmasters

• Past president of Orange YMCA

• Past Director, Leadership Orange – a program of the Orange Chamber of Commerce

• Member of lector liturgical ministry – St. Norbert’s Church

• Member of AAUW, Orange Branch

• Member of Villa Park Women’s League

• Former Vice President of 4th District (Orange County) PTA

On the State Level

• Current member of Delegate Assembly of the California School Boards Association

• Current Member of the California State PTA Board of Managers

• Former Vice President of the California State PTA

On the National Level

• Current Member of National PTA's Reflections Program Committee

Awards and Honors

• Volunteer of the Year, Orange YMCA

• Advocate of the Year, Association of California School Administrators

• Orange Community Council of PTA's Honary Service Award

• Fourth District PTA's Golden Orange Award

• Serrano PTA's Golden Oak Award