Teacher of Physical Science, Life Science, Health
Laguna Beach Unified School District (Thirty years’ experience)
Professional Recognition and Experience
- 2001 Nominee-Disneyland Creativity in Teaching Award
- Who’s Who among America’s Teachers-2000
- Schoolpower Grant Recipient
- Laguna Greenbelt Environmental Grant Recipient
- Laguna School’s Foundation Grant Recipient
- Tustin School’s Foundation Grant Recipient
- Science Department Chairperson
- GATE Teacher
- UCI Summer Science Institute
- California Science Implementation Network Representative
- UCI Partnership Network Representative
- Outdoor Science School Coordinator
- Science Fair Coordinator
- Textbook Adoption Committee Chairperson
- Subject Area Committee (SAC)
- Site Council Representative
- Middle School Partnership Network-Science Representative
- Project Jason Coordinator
- Tustin School’s Foundation Teacher Liaison For Toshiba International School Community Advisory Committee Member
- Leadership Team Member
- Curriculum Council Member
- Mentor Teacher
- Developed Curriculum and District Guide
- 6th Grade Science/Health Program
- Developed Summer School Creative Dramatics & Art Programs
- Student Council Coordinator
- President-Tustin Educators Association-2 Terms
- Vice-President-Tustin Educators Association-2 Terms
- Negotiations Team Member
- Grievance Chairperson
Professional Affiliations
- California Teachers Association
- National Educators Association
- California Science Teachers Association
- Orange County Science Educators Association
- Laguna Beach Unified Faculty Association
Environmental and Civic Involvements
- Laguna Greenbelt
- Board Of Directors
- Scholarship Chairperson
- Outreach Chairperson
- Laguna Canyon Conservancy
- Media Committee Member
- Laguna Art Museum
- Board Of Trustees
- Educational Committee Chairperson
- Contemporary Collectors Council Member
- American Association of University Women Member
- South Coast Repertory Theater-Friends Council