Meet Our Staff

Experience:  

• Bachelor of Arts from UCSD
• Multiple Subject teaching credential from CSULB
• Taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade for the past 20 years, all in room 22 at Palmyra!

"I love our amazing community of students and staff- We are absolutely PalmyraStrong!"

Experience:

• Bachelors of Science, Child Development - Cal State Fullerton,
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Chapman University
• Masters in Educational Technology - Cal State Fullerton
• GATE Certification - Orange County Department of Education
• 5th Grade Teacher, Hawthorne School District (2014-2016)
• 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade GATE Teacher, Palmyra Elementary - OUSD (2016-Present)

"I love teaching at Palmyra because the students and staff are all incredible! My son is attending Palmyra and I cannot express how happy I am with his experience. Palmyra offers a wide variety of programs (100 Mile Club, Robotics, Strategic Kids, GATE, etc.) that are inclusive of all students."

Experience:

• Bachelor of Science, Global Cultures
• Biola University, Elementary Teaching Credential
• First grade at Olive Elementary (2019 - 2020).
• 5/6 Combo and 6th grade at Palmyra Elementary (2020 - 2023)

"Palmyra is a community of opportunities for parents, students, and teachers to be involved in teaching and learning. I enjoy collaborating with staff and students to create a positive learning environment where students can make choices on how they show concept mastery. The teachers at Palmyra show passion in seeing each student grow!"

Experience:

• Bachelors of Science, Elementary Education - College of Santa Fe
• Masters of Arts, Educational Technology and Leadership - University of California, Irvine
• GATE Certification - University of Southern California Rossier Center
• 27 years in OUSD:  5th grade at Orange Elementary (1997 - 2001), 5th and 7th grade at McPherson Magnet (2001 - 2006), and 4th (Math), 5th, and 6th grade GATE at Palmyra Elementary (2006 - Present)

"I love teaching at Palmyra because we have an outstanding staff and fantastic students and families. At Palmyra, we work to meet the needs of all students to the best of our abilities."

Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Child & Adolescent Development - CSUF
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CSUF
• Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction- Early Education - CSUF

"Starting in Buena Park teaching 2nd grade for one year, I quickly found my home at Palmyra where I have taught TK, 5th and 6th grade. That led me to becoming the Instructional Specialist here at Palmyra. I love that I get to work with students across the entire school!"

Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology - California State University, Fullerton
• Teaching Credential/Masters degree in Special Education - Mild/Moderate, Azusa Pacific University
• Autism Spectrum Disorder added authorization credential
• Education Specialist at: Villa Park Elementary (grades K-6) 2007-2010, Linda Vista Elementary (grades K-6) 2010-2019, Palmyra Elementary (grades TK-6) 2019- present

"I love the sense of community between staff, parents, students and our beautiful City of Orange. I have lived in Orange my entire life and have attended the schools here while growing up."

Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies - Chapman University
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Whittier College
• Master of Arts, Teaching - Grand Canyon University
• LJSD 1995 - 2007: 1st, 2nd, 3rd OUSD 2007 - 2008: 2nd grade TUSD 2010-2012: RTI teacher OUSD 2012- Present: Early Intervention & Reading Resource Teacher

"What do I love about Palmyra? The students!"