Education history
- Bachelor of Arts Degree, Liberal Arts, Fresno Pacific College, 1977
- Workshops in Effective Instruction with Dr. Madeline Hunter, UCLA
- Advanced training in reading methodology, Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction
- Clinical Supervision Training, Dr. Madeline Hunter, UCLA
- Master of Arts Degree, School Administration - Fresno Pacific College, 1981
- Clear Administrative Credential, 1981
- Certified Trainer for "Effective Classrooms Training Program," California State Dept. of Education
- Associate Trainer, Cognitive Coaching Administrative Training Program - Costa and Garmston
- Certified Trainer: SUCCEED Employee Supervision and Coaching Program - McGrath
- Leadership in Implementing Professional Learning Communities----DeFour, Mattos, Kanold, Buffum
- Extensive training in Cooperative Learning Structures and Methodology- Kagan
- Masters in Governance, California School Boards Association