About me
I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of education and am currently serving at the Director of prevention programs at the San Joaquin County Office of Education overseeing Mental Health Student Services Act (MHSSA), Behavioral Health Substance Use Disorder Prevention, STOP Violence in Schools grant and the California Heathy Kids Resource Center on a contract with the California Department of Education. I also served as the Expanded Learning Programs Coordinator within the Comprehensive Health Department at the San Joaquin County Office of Education for over ten years. My education back ground includes a bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology, a master’s degree in Elementary Education, and my Pupil Personnel Services, Counseling Credential along with my Administrative Credential and my Youth Mental Health Specialist license. I am an active member of the California Administration of School Administrators (ACSA) and served 6 years as a regional board member. I am also on the board for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Citizens Academy and am an alumni the FBI Citizens Academy. I currently serve on many state committees including the Health education committee and the SEL CoP co lead.