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 that deals with the challenges and opportunities of technology.
- La Canada 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
- 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. She will be the bridge between all stakeholders because she has a deep understanding of all stakeholders.
- 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. Susan will be the bridge between all stakeholders.