Education
University of California,
Santa Cruz Certificate - Professional Technology Competency
2006 – 2007
National University, San Jose, CA
Masters in Cross-Cultural Education
2002 – 2007
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
June 1974 – August 1978
Santa Cruz Certificate - Professional Technology Competency
2006 – 2007
National University, San Jose, CA
Masters in Cross-Cultural Education
2002 – 2007
Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
June 1974 – August 1978
Certifications |
Honors |
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Raspberry Pi Certified Educator (2017)
Leading Edge Digital Educator Certified (2015) Leading Edge Online/Blended Learning Certified (2014) |
RAFT Fellow (2013)
MERIT Fellow, Krause Center of Innovation (2009) Monroe Middle School Teacher of the Year 2009 Awarded a CUE mini-grant (2009) Recipient of Adobe Fellows T3 Grant (2008) |
My Work Life
Teacher
Monroe Middle School
August 2005 – Present San Jose, CA - Starting 2021 - 2022, I will be back to teaching 6th grade math and science. I have taught grades 5-8 in computer applications, keyboarding, Digital Literacy, as well as video production/broadcasting, and yearbook design. I mentor teachers in technology applications, work with students to troubleshoot site technology issues, as well as provide ongoing support to staff and students with respect to computer issues and applications. I also teach STEAM principles in all my classes - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are integrated to lessons to give students a broader perspective with 21st century learning.
Member of the Executive Board
Campbell Elementary Teachers' Association
September 2009 – 2024 Campbell Elementary Teacher's Association, Campbell, CA
Have served as Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, PAC chair/treasurer, Membership Engagement Chair,
I am also a member of the CTA (California Teachers' Association) South Bay Think Tank
Teacher
Milpitas Christian School
September 1998 – June 2004 At MCS I taught 6th grade Math (Pre-algebra) and Science for 7 years. I provided many hands-on lab experiences in both math and science. I also taught some Bible and Art classes. I was a technology mentor and supported staff in computer issues.
School Board Trustee
Milpitas Unified School District
1996 – 2000 (4 years) As a school board trustee, I oversaw a unified school district with 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, continuation school and adult programs. As a member of the board, I accomplished 9/10 required classes for the Masters in Boardsmanship program (I was ineligible for the last class, since I lost re-election). Our district had a multi-million dollar budget. At that time we implemented class-size reduction, added a new science building to the high school and worked to find solutions to a variety of issues.
President Burnett Elementary PTA/Founding Member of Parents And Children's Education (PACE program)
A parent-involvement program in the Milpitas School District (1990-1996)
My Pre-Teaching years - I have worked as a lien service administrator, supervisor in a bank, a bartender, a cocktail waitress, a tutor and a babysitter. I was also an at-home mom raising 3 kids, 2 dogs and a cat.
Monroe Middle School
August 2005 – Present San Jose, CA - Starting 2021 - 2022, I will be back to teaching 6th grade math and science. I have taught grades 5-8 in computer applications, keyboarding, Digital Literacy, as well as video production/broadcasting, and yearbook design. I mentor teachers in technology applications, work with students to troubleshoot site technology issues, as well as provide ongoing support to staff and students with respect to computer issues and applications. I also teach STEAM principles in all my classes - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math are integrated to lessons to give students a broader perspective with 21st century learning.
Member of the Executive Board
Campbell Elementary Teachers' Association
September 2009 – 2024 Campbell Elementary Teacher's Association, Campbell, CA
Have served as Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, PAC chair/treasurer, Membership Engagement Chair,
I am also a member of the CTA (California Teachers' Association) South Bay Think Tank
Teacher
Milpitas Christian School
September 1998 – June 2004 At MCS I taught 6th grade Math (Pre-algebra) and Science for 7 years. I provided many hands-on lab experiences in both math and science. I also taught some Bible and Art classes. I was a technology mentor and supported staff in computer issues.
School Board Trustee
Milpitas Unified School District
1996 – 2000 (4 years) As a school board trustee, I oversaw a unified school district with 10 elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, continuation school and adult programs. As a member of the board, I accomplished 9/10 required classes for the Masters in Boardsmanship program (I was ineligible for the last class, since I lost re-election). Our district had a multi-million dollar budget. At that time we implemented class-size reduction, added a new science building to the high school and worked to find solutions to a variety of issues.
President Burnett Elementary PTA/Founding Member of Parents And Children's Education (PACE program)
A parent-involvement program in the Milpitas School District (1990-1996)
My Pre-Teaching years - I have worked as a lien service administrator, supervisor in a bank, a bartender, a cocktail waitress, a tutor and a babysitter. I was also an at-home mom raising 3 kids, 2 dogs and a cat.