Leadership
National President – Women’s Caucus for Art
1) Balanced the budget
2) Introduced Strategic Planning
3) Trained Board for Fundraising
Grant Writer & Evaluator - Schools & Nonprofits
Grant Writer
1) State After-School Grant
2) Federal NOAA Grant
3) State Level Humanities Grants
4) Irvine Foundation Grants
5) Community Foundation, Monterey County
1) Balanced the budget
2) Introduced Strategic Planning
3) Trained Board for Fundraising
Grant Writer & Evaluator - Schools & Nonprofits
Grant Writer
1) State After-School Grant
2) Federal NOAA Grant
3) State Level Humanities Grants
4) Irvine Foundation Grants
5) Community Foundation, Monterey County
Work Experience
Founder/Co-Director – Galeria Tonantzin Center for Art and Humanities since 1992
Co-Director – Partners for The Advancement of Teaching
Professional development and curriculum resources for teachers
Lead Trainer (Service Learning in Region 5) - California Department of Education
Supported teachers in developing lessons that engage students in real-world problems
Teacher, Arts Integration – Lesley University, Cambridge MA (Sister Univ. to Harvard)
Supported teachers in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Montana to teach all subjects through the arts
Teacher, Liberal Studies/Online Courses – California State University Monterey Bay
Prepare future teachers in cultural understanding and skills needed in the profession
Parent Education Specialist – Aromas School
Outreach to Spanish speaking parents, taught parenting skills and supported special education students’ medical and social needs
Co-Director – Partners for The Advancement of Teaching
Professional development and curriculum resources for teachers
Lead Trainer (Service Learning in Region 5) - California Department of Education
Supported teachers in developing lessons that engage students in real-world problems
Teacher, Arts Integration – Lesley University, Cambridge MA (Sister Univ. to Harvard)
Supported teachers in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Montana to teach all subjects through the arts
Teacher, Liberal Studies/Online Courses – California State University Monterey Bay
Prepare future teachers in cultural understanding and skills needed in the profession
Parent Education Specialist – Aromas School
Outreach to Spanish speaking parents, taught parenting skills and supported special education students’ medical and social needs