Meet Our Staff

Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology - California State University, Fullerton
• Multiple Subject Clear Teaching Credential with Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate - California State University, Fullerton 
• Experience teaching Preschool, Kindergarten and First Grade
• TK at Cambridge (2019-20); TK at Palmyra (2020-present)

"Palmyra is a wonderful school and I'm so proud to be part of the staff! I love our theme at Palmyra "Always Learning, Always Growing" because it's evident in our youngest TK students and the entire student body."

Experience:

• Bachelors of Science, Child Development- Cal State University, Fullerton
• Teaching Credential- Chapman University
• Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Development- Concordia University
• 26 years in OUSD all at Palmyra Elementary (16 in 1st grade and 10 in Kindergarten and K/1)

"Palmyra has been my second home for 26 years. The staff at Palmyra work together to create a welcoming environment for students with diverse needs, abilities, and interests. We truly offer something for every learner! The teachers here take the time to get to know their students and continue to encourage and support them as they progress in their educations."

Experience:

• Bachelors of Science, Child Development- Cal State University, Fullerton
• Master of Education and Teaching Credential- Pepperdine University
• 17 years in teaching-2nd year at Palmyra- Taught Grades TK-3rd

Palmyra has a great community and amazing parents.  The staff is very welcoming to all students and differentiates instruction based on all students' needs.  I am happy to be part of such an incredible school.

Experience:

• BA And Teaching Credential-CSULB.
• Masters in Early Education in progress.

"I adore the close knit family feeling that we have here at Palmyra. Palmyra’s parents are the best and I love working with them as a team."

• Bachelors of Science, Child and Adolescent Development - California State University, Fullerton
• Masters of Science, Educational Technology - California State University, Fullerton
• English Language Development Teacher (2019-2021)
• 1st and 4th grade at Palmyra (2021-Present)

I love the staff and students!

Experience:

• Bachelors of Arts, Psychology and Social Behavior - UC Irvine
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - UC Irvine
• Masters of Arts, Education - National University
• 23 years at Palmyra Elementary - Grades 1-6

Palmyra is a hidden gem! We're small, but mighty! Everyone works together to foster student growth, achievement, and a love for learning.

Experience:

• UCSB- BA History
• Azusa Pacific University- Teaching Credential and MA Curriculum and Instruction
• 25 years at Palmyra GATE Magnet

"I love the staff and community here at Palmyra. This is a caring and loving place to be. I brought both of my children here K-6."