- Occupation: Teacher
 - Former optical engineer
 - 14 years teaching experience
 - 5 years experience on CUSD health insurance committee
 - MA Education, Stanford University
 - BS Physics, University of North Dakota
 - BFA Visual Arts, University of North Dakota
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Find ways to retain good teaching and support staff
 - Provide incentives for experienced staff to transfer to the lower-performing schools
 - Explore the possibility of moving the district to "Basic Aid" status
  
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- Marjorie Troutman, MPUSD Trustee
 - Monterey Bay Teachers Association
  
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- Incentives
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Students in MPUSD's lower-performing schools deserve an equal share of the district's best and most experienced teachers.
 - Campaign Planks
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