Learning is an empowering life-long experience. I want students to feel welcome and supported. Students belong here. Some come from multi-generational households, while others may be the first in their family to attend college; others have served their country and are returning to public life to attend college. Students enrolled in courses at Cascadia College are from countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, India, the Caribbean, and the Islands in the Pacific. All students are welcome to pursue their educational goals and aspirations. I hope every student finds courses at Cascadia College relevant for employment and pursuits in higher education.
Education
- Orange Coast College, AA Degree
- California State University at Long Beach, BA Degree
- California State University at Long Beach, MA Degree
Awards
- Cascadia College Teaching in Excellence Award
- Cascadia College Club Advisor of the Year
- Recipient of the Cesar Chavez Award from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for Washington State
Community & Professional Engagement
- Board Member of the Pacific Islanders Health Board
- Board Member of Washington State American Federation of Teachers Labor Union
- Board Member of the Washington State Community and Technical College American Indian Indigenous Studies Advisory Board
- Member of the Washington State American Federation of Teachers Human and Civil Rights Committee
- Member of the Washington State Labor Council - Racial Justice Committee
- Member of the Asian and Pacific Islanders Director Coalition
Service Learning Projects
- Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort and Service Learning Project
Hobbies
Hiking and Reading