I am thrilled to join the Eastside Union School District as the newest member of this vibrant community. With over two decades of experience in both traditional and charter urban school settings, I am deeply committed to empowering communities through education. 

Throughout my career, I have proudly served as Director of Educational Supports and Services at Learn4Life Schools, where for the past five years I have been deeply involved with leading people and managing programs to best serve e Promise Youth, directly leading the day-to-day operations of schools across the Antelope Valley, and boosting student achievement significantly. My strategic leadership efforts have allowed for the academic elevation of students in our community across three different charters. 

Previously, as a Program Manager for the AVID program, I supported over 40 districts across the state, focusing on college readiness and academic achievement. Before that, my tenure as Principal in the Oakland Unified School District involved transformational leadership, including the partnership of 30 community partners to sustain extended programming for our families. This included leading a STEAM early-college redesign model, which enhanced student preparedness for future academic and career challenges. 

Reflecting my dedication to lifelong learning and leadership excellence, I hold a B.A. in Journalism from Baylor University and two M.A. degrees in Educational Leadership & Administration from Cal State Northridge. Currently, I am pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Teaching and Learning at Liberty University,  So that I remain informed in current research-based practices for K-12 learning communities, I have served as a consultant/facilitator for CORE Learning, while supporting new California administrators to obtain their credential. 

As someone who draws inspiration from family and a passion for education, I am excited to build trust, empower others, and inspire our communities to reach new heights here at Eastside Union. I look forward to contributing to our shared goals and working alongside each of you.