Education:
Association of California School Administrators
Principal’s Academy – May 2003
Point Loma Nazarene University
California Administrative Services Preliminary Credential - June 2001
National University
Master of Science In Instructional Leadership In Curriculum and Instruction - 1998
Thesis: Professional Development Needs of Emergency Credentialed Teachers
GPA 4.0
Professional Clear California CLAD Multiple Subject Credential - 1995
Supplementary Authorization-Social Science
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication - 1993
Teaching Assistant
GPA 3.6
Glendale Community College
Associate of Arts - 1991
Student Body President
Board of Trustees-Student Trustee
Experience:
South Pasadena Unified School District
Principal – South Pasadena Middle School
Lead the best middle school in the state.
Glendale Unified School District
Assistant Principal- Wilson Middle School 2001 – 2004
Created, wrote, won, and administered a three-year one million dollar Federal grant for Teaching American History.
Lead the secondary Social Science Curriculum Study Committee.
Lead summer school implementation including hiring, master schedule, supplies and student placement.
Teacher Specialist-Toll Middle School/District 2000 - 2001
Provided on going staff development in conflict resolution to teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators through six full day workshops and site visits.
Worked with History Curriculum Study Committee to modify high school course outlines and textbooks to reflect state standards.
Curriculum Coach-Toll Middle School/District Assignments 1999 - 2000
Worked with Social Science Department to implement standards based instruction.
Collaborated with 7th and 8th grade teachers to create and administer a standards based exit exam.
Coordinated the selection of History textbooks and writing of K-8 Curriculum Guides.
Teacher-John Muir Elementary 1995 - 1998
Provided mentoring and guidance as a master teacher of three student teachers.
Coordinated a K-6 Career Day involving 60 members of the community.
Collaborated with the Special Day Class teacher to mainstream students into a r regular education class.
Provided staff development on Language Arts, Science, parent communication, and drug prevention.
Substitute Teacher 1994 - 1995
Encore Language Services
Lead Teacher-English As Second Language 1993 - 1995
Affiliations:
California League of Middle Schools
Presenter: “Embracing the Standards” 2001 Conference
California Council for the Social Studies
Presenter: “Accessing the Far East through Art” 2000
Presenter: “Accessing the Ancient Civilizations through Art” 1998
American Association of University Women
Speaker: Student Grants Program 2003
Program Vice President 1999 – 2000
Membership Chair 1997 – 1998
Association of California School Administrators
Membership Chair for Glendale Schools Management Association board
Davidian and Mariamian Educational Foundation
Member: Educational Council
Presenter: Motivation in the Classroom
Honors:
Nominee from ACSA Region XV to State as Secondary Co-Administrator of the Year
Outstanding Alumni Speaker for Glendale College’s 75th Anniversary Celebration.
Distinguished Teacher Award (Finalist for Teacher of the Year)
PTA Honorary Service Award
Toll Middle School Character and Ethics Award Recipient
Glendale College, Woman of the Year 1991
