Achievements

 ​Influential Women Recognition | 2026

Served in a dual assignment of Superintendent and Director of Special Education & Support Services for 8 months (October 2024 to May 2025) which resulted in 100% of five schools passing the Fall 1 certification, 100% of students with IEPs accurately reported, 100% compliance with service minutes, enrollment, and disability coding - demonstrating a fully compliant, well-managed Special Education program across the organization.

As Superintendent, I oversaw measurable improvements in both school climate and student outcomes. Under my leadership, suspension rates decreased across all schools—2.6% at both elementary schools, 5.5% at the middle school, and 6.8% and 6.0% at the two high schools. During the same period, English Learner progress increased significantly, with gains of 4.2% and 17.1% at the elementary level, 32.8% at the middle school, and 30.6% and 20.5% at the high school level.

Established a new Mental & Behavioral Health career pathway through Baldy View ROP Career Technical Education offerings (2019- 2022). The Introductory course UC approved as a “g”/College Prep Elective, the Concentrator & Capstone courses approved as “d”/Biological Life Science.

Increased UC approved courses by 64% between 2019 (56 courses) to 2023 (92 courses) at Baldy View ROP.

Increased college articulations with Baldy View ROP high school courses (52).

Developing an emerging school-based health center of services - Wellness Center (2021 to present).

Developed and implemented nine (9) school-based health centers/wellness teams at 4 elementary, 1 alternative high, 1 comprehensive high, 3 middle schools (2016-2019)

Established and/or revised board policies and/or administrative regulations pertaining to suicide prevention & awareness, bully prevention & intervention, gender equity and access, grading, etc.

Fostered student engagement and community building, restorative practices through trainer-of-training models for students, parents, and employees.

Created mental health supports for general education with existing School Counselors licensed or pre-licensed in MFT or LPCC.

Collaborated with Human Resources and Personnel Commission to establish temporary, provisional positions for Associates needing Clinical Hours for MFT/LPCC licensure.

Trained in crisis preparedness, prevention, response and recovery, both short- and long-term, using PREPaRE curriculum developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Organized and directed District Crisis Intervention Team consisting of four teams and a total of 36 members.

Directed district-wide crisis prevention and response for approximately 18 crises per year while streamlining electronic documentation.

Developed a data recording system through Aeries with IT to manage the electronic documentation of suicide risk assessments within the district.

Provide training in Youth Mental Health First Aid or teen Mental Health First Aid.

Supported and provided professional development opportunities for 130 School Counselors in ASCA alignment and data-driven counseling.

Provided School Climate and Culture Coach training and workshops district-wide to over 200 district employees in 73 schools.