Current Position

• 9th-12th Grade Business Management CTE Teacher
• GBLG Academy @ Carson High School
• DECA Advisor
• CPA Grant Coordinator for the GBLG Business Pathway

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration on Child Development from California State University, Long Beach

• Credential: Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) – Business Management
• Credential: Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) - Business Finance

Background in Subject or Field

• Teaching since Fall 2018
• 20+ years working in the Business field

Hobbies & Interests

• I enjoy spending time with my large immediate and extended family—family means everything to me.
• I love hosting gatherings and events, which naturally supports my ability to plan and coordinate DECA activities.
• Dancing is also one of my favorite ways to relax and have fun. 
• Fun Fact: One of my first jobs was for an aerospace company working on the Global Positioning System also known as “GPS”. I worked in the GPS division before civilian use was allowed.

Personal Life

I am proud to say I grew up in the city of Carson. I am a product of Caroldale “Elementary” School, SM White “Junior High” School, and Carson High School—my alma mater. Now that I am a teacher at Carson High, I’m honored to give back to the community that shaped me and I hope to inspire that same Colt pride in my students." 

Why I Became a Teacher

Teaching is my second career. I became a teacher after raising my four beautiful children. I have a passion for education, and I want to make a difference in the lives of the next generation of Carson Colts by empowering my students to become independent, confident, and thriving “young professionals” who believe in their potential. Through education, I hope to inspire them to live out their purpose, pursue their dreams and, in turn, give back to this community.

Courses

• Small Business Curriculum: NFTE

NFTE's (Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship) mission is to empower young people from under-resourced communities to become entrepreneurs and build their futures through entrepreneurship education. They aim to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset and provide unique learning experiences that help students recognize opportunities, develop their talents, and build their networks. 

• Entrepreneurship Curriculum: Virtual Enterprise

A virtual enterprise (VE) mission statement focuses on empowering students to develop entrepreneurial skills and an innovative mindset through a simulated business experience. It emphasizes practical, hands-on learning within a global, digital economy, preparing students for college and career success. The core goal is to build students' confidence, acumen, and prepare them for the demands of the modern workplace.

• Student Organization

DECA Inc.'s mission is to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA's core values include competence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. They aim to enhance co-curricular education for students interested in these fields, helping them develop skills, competence, and leadership