- Occupation: Retired Education Dean
 - Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics & Secondary Education
 - Master's & Doctoral Degrees in Special Education
 - Founding Dean of College of Education at Cal State San Marcos from 1990 to 2004
 - Over fourteen years of experience working on education reform issues throughout San Diego County, including VUSD
 - Commissioner, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
 - Board Member for San Diego County Children's Initiative
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- STUDENT LEARNING - The top priority must be increased student learning.  I will ensure that district policy and budget support teaching and learning.
 - FISCAL STABILITY - I will work for systemic budget reform to ensure an adequate fund reserve and to maximize spending on teaching and learning.
 - EXCELLENT FACILITIES - I support timely completion of all bond-approved construction projects, including the magnet high school.
  
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- Vista Teachers Association
 - Don Petros, Chair, VUSD Bond Oversight Committee
 - Community Development Associates
  
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- Essential Elements of High Quality Public Education
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