My 35+ years as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, teacher association leader, and  legislative aide have deepened my appreciation for the value of a cohesive and efficient system. I know that it takes the entire education family and the community joining forces to create the best schools possible.

In addition to working with thousands of children and families, I’ve spent my entire career working side-by-side with other local and state education organizations, business groups, non-profits, parent organizations, and all levels of elected officials.

34 years – Jefferson County Schools - Classroom teacher, World Languages   
                    Curriculum Coordinator, professional develpment leader 

Middle and high school French and Spanish teacher
Jeffco’s Standards Based Education Task Force
Secondary Reform Work Group
School improvement councils 
Staff development planning committees
Strategic Planning Advisory Council
Mil Levy and Performance Promise Steering
Committee
Administrator Performance Pay Pilot
Design Team
Coordinator, Teacher Performance Pay Pilot

16 years - Teacher association leader - Jefferson County EA President 
                    and Colorado EA Vice President

Represented teachers in all aspects of the profession
Served as a local, state, and national contact for school safety and crisis response

Initiated and served as chairperson of several student achievement and teacher quality task forces, and leadership development programs

Member of both the Jeffco and State Anchor Groups, a coalition of teacher, administrator and school board leaders

Legislative liaison to local and state elected officials

Community Contributions
                                                                       Graduate of Leadership Jefferson County
            West Chamber Links for Learning Design Team  
            Jefferson Symphony Board of Directors

            Legislative Aide for the Colorado House of 
            Representatives
            Precinct committee person and volunteer for 
            numerous local and statewide campaigns  


Jefferson County PTA Board of Directors
9Teachers Who Care Selection Committee
Colorado Teacher of the Year Selection Committee