About Me...
Personal...
I grew up in Arcadia, but did not attend public school until I was in fifth grade, at which time I became a Holly Avenue Dolphin. It was at Holly Avenue Elementary School that I decided my career path. In our fifth grade yearbook, next to my smiling face, we were asked to respond to the prompt, "At age 25...," mine read, "I will be getting a degree to become a teacher." I went on to attend First Avenue and then Arcadia High School. I am excited to be back "home" in Arcadia as an Innovation Coach!
Educational...
After graduating from Arcadia High School I selected California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) as my home for the next four years. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Performing Arts. It was a brand new school at the time and I knew that I was in luck, a private school education for the public school price! After my four years at CSUCI, I moved back home where I attended the University of La Verne (ULV). Upon graduation I earned my Credential and Master's Degree. As a life-long learner, I plan to further my education in the coming years!
Professional...
During my coursework at ULV I was a substitute for Arcadia Unified as well as an Intervention Teacher at Longley Way Elementary School. I ventured out of the nest and went to work for La Canada Unified (LCUSD) where I taught Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. During my time with LCUSD, I served as a Technology Integration Coach for my school site and became a Google Certified Educator.
I grew up in Arcadia, but did not attend public school until I was in fifth grade, at which time I became a Holly Avenue Dolphin. It was at Holly Avenue Elementary School that I decided my career path. In our fifth grade yearbook, next to my smiling face, we were asked to respond to the prompt, "At age 25...," mine read, "I will be getting a degree to become a teacher." I went on to attend First Avenue and then Arcadia High School. I am excited to be back "home" in Arcadia as an Innovation Coach!
Educational...
After graduating from Arcadia High School I selected California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) as my home for the next four years. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Performing Arts. It was a brand new school at the time and I knew that I was in luck, a private school education for the public school price! After my four years at CSUCI, I moved back home where I attended the University of La Verne (ULV). Upon graduation I earned my Credential and Master's Degree. As a life-long learner, I plan to further my education in the coming years!
Professional...
During my coursework at ULV I was a substitute for Arcadia Unified as well as an Intervention Teacher at Longley Way Elementary School. I ventured out of the nest and went to work for La Canada Unified (LCUSD) where I taught Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. During my time with LCUSD, I served as a Technology Integration Coach for my school site and became a Google Certified Educator.