Trustee, Trustee Area 2 — San Dieguito Union High School District

A UCLA graduate and resident of La Costa for over 16 years, I am running for School Board out of an enormous sense of gratitude. My in-laws moved to San Diego in the early '70s and have owned and operated Round Table Pizza Encinitas for the past 45 years. My husband Robert, an Emergency Physician, grew up and attended local schools. After completing his medical training, he and I felt extremely lucky to be able to move back to his hometown so our three young children could benefit from the same award-winning education. Our son, Sean (22), and two daughters, Carolyn (21) and Allison (19), all recently graduated from EUSD and SDUHSD schools: El Camino Creek Elementary, Oak Crest Middle, and La Costa Canyon High School. More than just educating my children, teachers, administrators, and local leaders have guided them down the path of becoming independent, productive, and compassionate adults. As a PTA President and Board Member, LCC Foundation Board Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board Chairman, National Healthcare Advocate, and Court Appointed Special Advocate for Voices for Children, I have the skills and experience to bring all members of our community together in order to provide the emotional and academic resources our students will need to succeed, especially given the challenges of COVID-19. With collaboration and transparency, I look forward to serving the district that has given three generations of my family so much. I hope to earn your vote on November 3rd. With experience, compassion, and dedication… The Future Is Young.

I was born in Solana Beach and have lived in Encinitas with my husband since 1998.  We are raising two children who went through Encinitas Union schools and are now enrolled in the San Dieguito Union school district.  We can’t wait to get back on campus for SAFE IN-PERSON learning again!

I have been honored to be on the Encinitas school board for the past 4 years.  This experience has taught me a great deal about school finance, collective bargaining, vetting curriculum and addressing the needs of all types of learners.  I have a Masters in Governance certification and completed school funding courses through the San Diego Taxpayers Association.  I am a proven and informed board member.

My background in private industry and as an entrepreneur has taught me the importance of accountability, integrity, transparency, and responsiveness to my clients and team members. As constituents, YOU are my clients and I bring this mindset to my current elected position every day while serving as YOUR voice on the School Board and will continue to do so if elected to the San Dieguito school board.

In addition to my work and family life, we are heavily engaged in the local community. We support many worthy causes including helping disadvantaged youths, supporting our military and their spouses, fostering animals and being active with the local YMCA. 

My record speaks for itself.  For the past 4 years, as an active member of the Encinitas Union School District board, I have maintained my pledge to be fully transparent and available to you. My votes have always been consistent with the values and educational priorities of our community.

As YOUR elected representative, I am YOUR voice. The dollars received and spent in our school districts are your tax collected funds and should be spent according to YOUR priorities for student success.