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I was born in San Fransisco and grew up in the southwest of New Mexico. I attended Eastern New Mexico University with an emphasis in Special Education. In 1981, I relocated back to California and continued my education focusing on Early Childhood Ed. I resided and worked in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties over the past 30 years. I have a grown son who resides in Manhattan, NY. I began teaching with young children in 1985. I have a varied work experience ranging from the following: private profit/non-profit; public and private school facilities; church affiliated child care centers; unified school districts, both lab and charter school centers; Head Start; pre-kindergarten programs; after-school programs;YMCA summer programs; I have taught and worked with all ages of young children: infant/toddler; pre-school ages, 3-5 yrs; pre-k; after school ages 5-12 yrs. I have spent the past 12 yrs as a Site-Supervisor/Director to Head Start programs and in child care centers. I have been an active member of NAEYC since 1983 and served on my local chapter boards in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties; as well as involvement with child care councils, public policy and child advocacy in Sacramento. I relocated to Charlottesville, Virginia in December of 2010. I am currently serving on my local AEYC chapter here in Charlottesville and serve on the CVAEYC board. I enjoy travel; interests in all history; gardening;cooking; reading; music; and spending time with my family and family of friends.