EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND 

High School Diploma, Madison High School, 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, University of San Diego, 1992
Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science/ Physical Education, University of San Diego, 1993
Masters of Science, Physical Education, Azusa Pacific University 2001

PLAYING BACKGROUND (HS, College or ProfessionaL) 

Madison High School- 1985-1988, Volleyball (2 years), Basketball (3 years), Softball (3 years), Tennis (1 year)

University of San Diego-1988-1992, Softball (4 years)

PLAYING BACKGROUND AWARDS / HIGHLIGHTS 

All CIF, Second Team, Softball, 1988
Team Captain, Softball, 1988
Team Captain, Basketball, 1985-1988

USD Softball Team Captain 1988-1992
Rookie of the Year 1989, Most Valuable Player 1990

COACHING BACKGROUND (Include HS, College, or Pro) 

Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Cross Country, Track
Badminton 1998-present (Madison High School, Mission Bay High School)
Mesa College-Softball Coach- 2003-2004, Men's Tennis-2008-2014, Women's Basketball 2011-2012, Women's Tennis-2017
Mesa College Badminton Coach- 2018-present

COACHING BACKGROUND AWARDS / HIGHLIGHTS 

Coach of Year-Girl's Basketball 1995-1996

COACHING PHILOSOPHY OR BELIEF 

I love to emphasize life long lessons through participation in competitive athletics (i.e.- goal setting, teamwork, perseverance, determination, optimism, belief in oneself and teammates)

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR YOUR ATHLETES? 

To have each one of them maximize their potential through hard work and dedication to their sport, all while enjoying the "journey".

FAVORITE QUOTE 

"Attitude is everything"

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COACH AT MESA COLLEGE? 

I love the people at Mesa College. They are very helpful, optimistic, and have always expressed an appreciation and sense of gratitude for the job that I do and the skills I bring. I feel valued by everyone on our fine staff and that makes me want to work hard to make them proud with the achievements and quality of our Women's Badminton program.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY IN YOUR SPARE TIME? 

Traveling, taking in movies, playing all types of sports and exercising, taking my dog to the beach.

PERSONAL LIFE  

Married