I've been in the Pacifica School District for fourteen years. This is my sixth year at Vallemar Elementary and I feel extremely fortunate to be here. I greatly enjoy working with the amazing staff and the lovely students and their families!! I was born and raised here in Pacifica and feel lucky to call this great little town HOME. I am fortunate that a large part of my family continues to reside in Pacifica as well. I received my Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University and began working in my hometown as soon as I graduated. My husband is also born and raised in Pacifica and we'll be married for 13 years this October. I am a proud mother of two! My daughter Sydney and son Ethan are current students at Vallemar. It is great having them with me here at our wonderful school. When I'm not at work I like to spend time with my husband and children. I also enjoy going for walks, seeing movies, reading, and chatting with friends over a good cup of coffee!! I am also a fan of weekend getaways and vacationing. Some or the more recent trips I've made have been to Hawaii, New York, Mexico, and Las Vegas. Very different places... all great fun!
This is my fifth year teaching at Vallemar Elementary School. I feel very lucky to work with such amazing students and talented teachers! I was born and raised in Salinas, California. My parents still live in the same house where I grew up! After high school I graduated from San Francisco State University. I spent my last year studying Sociology and South Asian studies in Bradford, England. During my year in England, I student taught in a third grade classroom where students spoke English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Additionally, I spent a length of time studying Spanish and teaching fifth grade in Antigua, Guatemala. The experience of teaching overseas was a catalyst in my decision to get my Master's Degree in Education at the University of California, Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!). My older brother, Brad, lives in Santa Cruz with his wife, Colleen, and daughter, Gracie. When I'm not teaching, I love to explore the outdoors, camp, cook, run, read, have dinner parties with friends, and travel. This year, I'm keeping very busy with planning a wedding!
I was born in San Francisco and grew up
in Daly City. I attended The University of San Francisco and received my teaching
credential from S.F. State University. I majored in Psychology and Liberal Studies.
I moved to Pacifica in 1984. I have taught K through 6th grade. I have been
at Vallemar School for 12 years. My own children attended Vallemar as well as
four of my nieces and nephews! I am married and have three daughters. The oldest
is getting her Masters at U.C.L.A. My middle daughter is in her second year
at U.C. Davis. My youngest is a junior at Terra Nova High School. (Go Tigers!)
We have a two-year-old mixed black lab named Ella. I enjoy hiking, jogging,
going to the beach, and walking my dog. I love to read and be with my family.
My favorite teams are the S.F. Giants and Cal football. I work with a talented,
creative, and compassionate group of educators. We very much enjoy teaching
at Vallemar School.
