EXPERIENCE MATTERS!!!
I'm a retired teacher. The experience I received during my 22 years of being in the classroom will enhance our school board. I UNDERSTAND the needs of the teachers. I LISTEN to parent concerns. I PLACE THE VALUE OF OUR STUDENTS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVERY DESCISION!
Background
I was born in Dinuba, grew up in Orosi, and graduated from Orosi High School. Before finishing my Liberal Arts Degree at Fresno Pacific University, I worked managing the family business, Pope's Propane Service.
My first teaching job was at Monson-Sultana Elementary School. My family moved to Visalia in 2001, as I began teaching for Visalia Unified School District. My experience was primarily in elementary grades. I taught first, second, and fourth grades, and also several years of summer school at the middle school level.
I retired this year after 22 years of classroom experience. I truly enjoyed my interaction with staff, parents and students. Having retired at a young age, I desire to continue to impact and make a difference in students' lives and community.
I'm ready for a new challenge! I believe I can make a positive difference with the position of Trustee in Area 6.
I would appreciate your vote of confidence.
Experience and Volunteer Work
Business manager for 13 years prior to teaching. (Pope's Propane Service, Orosi)
Past Chamber of Commerce President (Orosi)
Past member of Dinuba Economic Development Committee
Retired 2020 elementary teacher- multiple grade levels
Mentor teacher (assisted new teachers to prepare for the profession)
Community Involvement
Member-Parkside Chapel, Visalia
Children's Ministries-Parkside Chapel, Visalia
Mentor-Crown Valley Youth Ranch, Woodlake
Guardian- Central Valley Honor Flight (Assisting veterans visit Washington, D.C. monuments)
Honors
2020 Recipient CTA Tulare County/Kings County State WHO Award for exceptional professionalism/educational services
National Education Association Representative Assembly 2017
Past officer of CTA American Indian/ Alaska Native Caucus
Vision
Embrace Diversity!
I'm proud of our community that's rich with ethnic diversity. My immediate family is diverse. As an American Indian, I have worked with Visalia Unified and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to allocate spending for our American Indian Students.
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