About

Location

Alameda, CA


Birthday:

March 31


Are you a...

Teacher, Librarian, Student, Teacher Librarian


Hometown:

Alameda, CA


Name of Your School / Library / Organization:

Cambridge Elementary School Mount Diablo Unified School District


Library, School, or Professional Website:

https://ces-mdusd-ca.schoolloop.com/library


About Me:

This is my first year in as a teacher librarian. Previously I taught English, drama, study skills and AVID to middle school students in the San Lorenzo school district. I grew up on the south side of Chicago where I was a regular at the local library branch. I was also a very committed helper to Mrs. Clark, the librarian at Vanderpoel Elementary School. I got my undergraduate degree in English and philosophy from the University of Illinois, Master's degree in rhetoric and teaching from the University of North Carolina and a law degree from Columbia University. I am presently working on my MLIS at San Jose State University. I practiced law for twenty years in the areas of real estate, tax and estate planning before becoming a full time educator.