Empowering Students Together
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