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The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." – Vince Lombardi 
 
 
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I look forward to meeting and working with you this year. This will be my tenth year teaching at Valencia and could not be more thrilled to be a part of this amazing school! I teach two sections of United States Government and two sections of Untied States History. 
 
I was born and raised in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District and after high school I attended the University of Michigan (GO BLUE!!) where I received my Bachelor's Degree in American Studies and played Division 1 water polo. After graduating college, I started coaching high school water polo and I quickly realized teaching and coaching was my passion so I went back to school to earn my teaching credentials in Social Science. I then went on to earn Master's Degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University. 
 
I believe in having high expectations for my students and excited to help them throughout this year. I believe that communication is key to the success of students. So if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. I am committed to all my students and athletes present and future growth and success.
 
 
Pride, Tradition, Excellence
 
 
REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
 
1. VOTE - early, often, and EVERY CHANCE YOU GET!
 
2. CHERISH and EMBRACE your rights - don't take them lightly or disregard them!
 
3. Jury duty is not only a DUTY, it is FUN - enjoy the chance to make the Bill of Rights meaningful!
 
4. INVEST early and often - in yourself, in your education, in your life, in your future.
 
5. We are SO LUCKY to be Americans. Don't ever take that for granted.
 
 
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”            – Margaret Mead