About Me

I have lived in Camarillo for the past 47 years.  I attended Mesa Union School and  Rio Mesa High School before attending college at UCSB, Pepperdine and Azusa Pacific University.  I have worked with children and people with disabilities for over 30 years.  I have worked for Pleasant Valley School District for the past 15 years as a Special Education Teacher and currently as a Resource Specialist.  I love my job and I love Rancho Rosal. 

Education and Certifications:

2002 Azusa Pacific, Ventura, CA

  M.A. in Education

1991 Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 

 M.A. in Clinical Psychology

1989 University of California at Santa Barbara, Goleta, CA

 B.S. in Psychology

2002 Clear Level II Education Specialist Instruction Credential

2003 CLAD Credential

Professional Experience:

1/01 – Present:  Pleasant Valley School District

Teacher

3/99 – 9/00: The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis

Supervisor, Educational Service/Behavior Consultant

7/96 – 10/98:  Cole Vocational Services

Program Director

6/94 – 6/96:  Casa Pacifica

Administration Counselor

9/92 – 10/94:  The Living & Learning Center

Individual, Group & Family Therapist

9/89 – 10/92:  The Association for Retarded Citizens

          Training Coordinator

4/89 – 9/89:  Centre For Nuero Skills

          Rehabilitation Assistant

9/84 – 6/85: Ventura College (Special Education Department)

          Computer Programmer

Professional Organizations: California Teachers Association

Awards and Grants: Psi Chi Honor

Special Interests: Triathlon, Swimming, biking, running, yoga, camping and playing with my kids