- Occupation: Administrator/Instructor/Parent
 - B.A., University of Chicago
 - Masters in Public Administration, Syracuse University
 - Masters in Economics, Oxford University
 - Senior economist working in economically least developed countries
 - Project and product manager - Los Angeles Times and Citysearch
 - Researcher and administrator for technology access programs in underserved communities - Children's Partnership and Urban Tech
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Raising achievement for all children while narrowing the academic achievement gap that exists between economically disadvanted and other children
 - Increasing resources for the district to offset dramatic State budget cuts & attract/retain outstanding teachers: I advocate passage of Measure EE
 - Ensuring that all children have the opportunity to attend a quality preschool
  
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- Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Association
 - Santa Monica and Malibu Democratic Clubs
 - School Board members Julia Brownley, Jose Escarce and Tom Pratt
  
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