Passionate About Inspiring Others
I'm not your average leader. It's really not even about me - it's about you. My entire goal is to help you activate, empower, and inspire every member of your school community - and have fun doing it.
But let me tell you a little bit about what drives me. I see opportunity in challenges and I live to bring out the best in everyone around me, including myself. I don't have all the answers - I stay in a perpetual state of learning - but I know what has worked in the schools I have had the space in which to lead, and because of this, I am fierce, loyal, and unstoppable about helping you tap into your true potential so you can get incredible results. I want to inspire you to reach amazing levels of achievement, ones you have never dreamed of.
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For over twenty years I have been in education, and I have worked with and learned from the best of the best. Cheerleading for the success of each and every person in my atmosphere, I see the potential in others that they have often not yet seen in themselves. I genuinely believe that everyone on this earth has been blessed with unique gifts and that each person has something special to offer the world.
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When you read my book or meet me, hopefully you will feel like I am an old friend who you can confide in, share experiences with, and find moments of joy to revel in. I am not interested in the "status quo." I am on this earth to change it for the better. And I believe that you are, too.
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In the rare times I am not engaged in revolutionizing education and coaching people up to their pure potential, I am traveling the world with friends or adventuring solo. My adventurous heart has taken me to places around the world, which has expanded my horizons, developed my grit, and deepened my understanding of diversity, beauty, and interconnectedness.
Education & Certifications
Certified Administrative Leadership Coach
Long Beach Unified School District and San Diego State University
Adjunct Teacher
San Diego State University for Visionary Leadership Class
California Administrative Services Credential
Master of Education in Teaching and Instruction
Single Subject in Math
AppJam+ Educational Consultant
California Teaching Credential
Bachelor of Science
Psychology
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Leadership Long Beach
Class of 2016
Awards
Go Long Beach Award
from Mayor Robert Garcia
Outstanding Impact on the City of Long Beach
LBUSD Board of Education Award
Outstanding Principal Leadership
Impact Award
City of Long Beach
Impact on Student Success
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Top School in Los Angeles County
Innovative Public Schools
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Student Academic
Growth Award
*3 Years of High Impact
CORE Districts
Speaking Engagements
LBUSD Principal Professional Development (multiple years):
“Shared Leadership and Collective Efficacy to Improve Staff Culture”
“Developing School Site Leaders into Leadership Partners”
“Steps for Planning and Implementing the State of the School Process”
“Supporting Equity through Student Agency”
LBUSD Leadership Development Program for Aspiring Principals:
“Tips on Preparing for the Role of Principal”
LBUSD Board of Education:
“Building Equity Through School-wide Courageous Conversations”
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Women in Engineering Conference, California State University of Long Beach
"Overcoming Imposter Syndrome"
(2022 & 2023)
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Leadership Long Beach Education Day
Co-Chair (2017) and Presenter (2017 & 2023)