- Graduate of Brigham Young University, Bachelor’s Degree in English
- 23 years experience volunteering in public schools
- Served as volunteer coordinator, PTA member, room parent
- VP of Fundraising for Westlake High School Choral Boosters
- A founding member of the California Parent Alliance (presently serving on curriculum review committee)
- Leadership experience with fundraising, community service projects, Cub Scouts, and teaching high school youth seminary
