Empowering Students Together

More Student-Centered Solutions

Susan understands students, helping them develop their critical thinking, communication, and writing skills, while preparing them for their individual success in the future.

High School English Teacher for 18 years - all grade levels including AP and Honors
Founding Diamond Award National Speech and Debate Association Coach
English Department Chair
Instructional Council Representative
PTSA Founders Day Award Recipient
California Teachers Association
WHO Award Winner
LCUSD Everyday Hero

More Community Partnerships

Susan believes that community support and partnerships are critical to a successful education. Before becoming a teacher, she built a career in business, marketing, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.

Worked for nationally recognized advertising agencies and production companies managing and supporting multi-million dollar accounts
Co-owned and operated small business consulting firm with clients in the healthcare and entertainment industry
Co-owned and operated local family small business working with the SBA, staff, and community
La Canada Chamber of Commerce Ambassador serving local business leaders and new businesses
La Canada Kiwanis Club member

More Financial Stewardship

Susan recognizes that financial stewardship requires oversight and fiscal accountability.

Graduated with high honors earning an MBA from the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University
Institutional understanding of LCUSD as lead writer and coordinator during year-long preparation of WASC report and school site visit
School site council member for 15 years reviewing and overseeing school goals, site improvements, student achievement programs, and school safety
Negotiator for LCTA working with administration and teachers to support hiring and retaining high quality teachers