I've been in the Pacifica School District for fifteen years. This is my eighthyear 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 14 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!
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 13 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 fourthyear at U.C. Davis. My youngest is in her first year at. We have a four-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.
I was raised in Sonora and now live in Pacifica with my husband, Dave, and two daughters, Mallory and Abby. I graduated with my degree in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State and started my career in teaching. This is my fourth year in the Pacifica School District and I am happy to be able to see my daughters raised in Pacifica Schools. My youngest daughter will be in second grade this year! I have taught six years of 3rd grade and this will be the second time I have taught a 2/3 combination. Our family enjoys camping, traveling, hiking, and playing with our lovable dog, Teddy. I am very excited to join the second grade team this year!