I was born in Indio, California in 1947. I moved to Stockton California before I turned one, so you can say I grew up in Stockton.

I attended local schools and graduated from college here.

       From an early age I always new I wanted to work with children.

In high school I began taking classes to prepare me for this. Right out of high school I began working for the Department of Parks and Recreation and began my Junior College days. After receiving my Associates Degree I began working for Stockton Unified School District. I was hired as a permit teacher for a school age child care program.

       I got married during this time. Then I began having a family. I have two daughters. I struggled working full time, family, and going to school.

 

       Currently I am a Director of a large child care program. There are one-hundred and sixty-five children ages six weeks to ten. I supervise twenty-eight staff. I am also the Resource Specialist for our entire company. There are tweny-six other programs. I am a co-founder of this company. I am responsible for training and staff development for the entire program. I also teach as an adjunct instructor at a local college. I am a proud grandmother of five grandchildren. I am still married.

       Believe it or not I do have hobbies. I love to be with my grandchildren and family as much as possible. I love gardening and belong to the Cactus Society. I love shopping on the television...I love shopping. I enjoy going to the movies and eating popcorn. I also belong to the Red Hat Society--this is women over fifty with an attitude.Currently my hobby is study study study--to complete my Master's in Adult Education and Distance Learning.

 

        I will continue enjoying being a grandma. I want to teach more at the college level. I would like to slow down the pace of life just a little, and take more time to smell the flowers.

I am committed to being a life long learner and to mentor to anyone who is open to receiving support and guidance so I am able to give back some of the knowledge I have received thoroughout the years and still receiving.

 

        I know my learning isn't over. I will contiue learning until I am non-existant. I am committed to being an advocate for children and for the adults who are committed to serving children and their families. Go to second page....