Courses Taught
Creative Writing
Honors World Literature  
World Literature 


Educational Journey 
Mayfair High School 
A.A., Long Beach City College 
B.A., California State University, Long Beach 
M.F.A., Chapman University 

Marina Involvement 
17th year at Marina
English Department 
Department Co-Coordinator 
KIWIN'S and Saga Advisor 
Student Assistance Center Tutor 

Awards/Recognition 
1. Student voted Golden Helmsman Award recipient (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024)
2. Huntington Beach Masonic Teacher of the Year (2015)
3. CA-NV-HI KIWIN’S Advisor of the Year (2015)
4. JET District KIWIN'S Advisor of the Year (2017)

Publications
1. "Open Last" Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas (2018)
2. “Feeling Ohana” Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Teachers (2017)
3. “Girl in Coat” Chapman’s Calliope: A Literary Magazine (2016)
4. “The Space Between the Wind” Beggar's Crossing, an Anthology (2015)