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My Story
I grew up in the small town of Benicia in the San Francisco Bay Area. I spent most of my time playing sports and lifeguarding at the local pool. After high school, I attended UC Santa Barbara and graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. Thereafter I completed the Teacher Education Graduate Program at UCSB where I received my teaching credential and Master’s in Education. I became a teacher because I find it incredibly gratifying to share my knowledge of science and love of learning with young people and to help them succeed. The 2021-2022 school year will be my 12th year teaching, and my sixth year at Carpinteria High School. I am so proud to be part of the Warrior family! Before coming to CHS I taught for six years in the Ventura Unified School District, teaching Biology at Buena High School and as the K-5 Science Specialist at Will Rogers Elementary, guiding their transition into an Environmental Science Magnet School. In my free time I love going to the beach, cooking a great meal, painting, spending time with my husband, and enjoying life in Santa Barbara.
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara; July 2009 - July 2010
Masters of Education, M.Ed. July 2010
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biology, June 2010
University of California, Santa Barbara; September 2005 - June 2009
Bachelor’s of Science, Microbiology June 2009
Masters of Education, M.Ed. July 2010
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Biology, June 2010
University of California, Santa Barbara; September 2005 - June 2009
Bachelor’s of Science, Microbiology June 2009
Experience
Teaching Experience
Science Experience
- AP Biology, Honors Biology, Environmental Science Teacher and Science Department Chair; Carpinteria High School, Carpinteria Unified School District; 2016 - present
- K-6 Teacher Leader and Co-Director; South Coast Science Project through UCSB; 2014 - 2019
- K-5 Environmental Science Theme Teacher (TOSA); Will Rogers Elementary School, Ventura Unified School District; January 2014 - June 2016
- College Preparatory and SDAIE Biology Teacher; Buena High School, Ventura Unified School District; August 2010 - January 2014
Science Experience
- Lab Assistant; California Department of Public Health: Viral and Rickettsial Disease Lab; June 2006 -September 2007
- Volunteer; Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital; 2007
