Curriculum Vitae

Wow! What can I say?  I love teaching my students and I love this Faith community.

 

I was born to a large Catholic family in Buffalo, New York. 

 

My father was a pilot in the United States Air Force.  My love for Southern California developed while we were stationed at the Norton Air Force Base in Redlands, CA.  I moved to San Clemente in 1977.

 

I have been blessed to begin my journey here as the Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Director and Coach for volleyball, basketball and softball.  My passion for teaching continues to grow as I enter my 32^th year at St. Edward the Confessor.  What a Gift!

 

Current Activities       

• TYKE - 4th Elementary Physical Education Teacher

• Fifth  year on the  California State Subject Matter Project (CSMP)

o       This is a collaboration of 40 physical education teachers and University Professors.  In a ‘think tank’ type atmosphere we explore content for physical education programs, teaching styles, ELL strategies,California State Common Core etc.

o       We collaborate each year for one full 40 hr. week with 4 follow up 8 hr. sessions

o       This program has impact on our St Edward’s Physical Education programs’ Standard-based Physical Education, Common Core and Student Learning.

 

Accomplishments:

 

• Physical Education Teacher here at St. Edward’s for the Pre-school,

 Kindergarten and 1st through 8^th grade levels.

• Athletic Director and Coach at St. Edwards for 23 years. I have been privileged to see our school win:

o       3 Diocesan championships

o       Numerous league titles

• Emergency Preparedness Committee: 

o       Original development of Emergency Preparedness Plan

       Staff liaison for 20 years

• Member of the Diocesan Physical Education Committee:

o       Development of our current and previous Diocesan Physical Education Curriculum and the Diocesan Physical Education Workshop

o       Selections for the Physical Education Workshop

• National C.A.T.C.H. (Coordinator Approach of Child Health) Trainer: 

o       Team teaching Physical Education and Classroom Teachers in Orange County

• Orange County Dept. of Education Physical Education Leadership Team

o       O.C.D.E. Instructor –Teacher’s teaching Teachers.

• “Outstanding Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2002” and

        Distinguished Service Award 1998-California Association of Health, Physical   

        Education, Recreation and Dance.

• Rotary Club Teacher of the Year 1991