- Occupation: School Board Member
 - Educational FOundation of Orinda, Board Member 1996-2000; special director 2000 - present
 - OIS and Miramonte Parents' Clubs; Glorietta Parents' Club, 1995 - 2003
 - Freinds of Orinda Library, Board Member
 - Orinda News Assistant Editor
 - 20 years experience in nonprofit development: PBS, University of Pennsylvanis, and private consulting
 - B.A., Northwestern University
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Ensure all students are appropriately challenged and succeeding
 - Hire and retain the best teachers
 - Maintain facilities conducive to learning
  
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- Current OUSD Board: Jim Farrell, Linda Landau, Riki Sorenson, Pamela West
 - Joyce Hawkins, Orinda Mayor
 - Sue Severson, 2004 Orinda Citizen of the Year
  
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- Candidate Statement
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 - Contra Costa Times Q & A
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The following was submitted to the Contra Costa Times in response to the paper's questions to school board candidates.
 - Orinda News Q & A
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The following was submitted to the Orinda News in reponse to questions the paper asked of school board candidates
  
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