I’m a proud mother, small businesswoman, and have called Costa Mesa home for over 30 years. This city has given so much to my family, and we’ve always sought ways to give back to our community. My campaign is the next chapter in that commitment to give back and give our kids a brighter future.
My two amazing sons are Estancia High School graduates and have since completed their college education. Even after their graduation, I remained actively involved in our schools, serving as a Board Member of the Estancia TeWinkle Schools Foundation since 2010 and as an Executive Board Member of the Estancia Football Boosters since 2008, among other volunteer roles.
I’ve witnessed firsthand the decline in our students’ education, mental health, campus safety, rising absenteeism, and the increase in serious offenses. It’s time for a change. We need to restore our education system to give our students the future they deserve!
Simply put, I’m running to fix our broken education system.
It has become clear to me—and to the many parents and teachers I've spoken with—that our school board is reactive, not proactive. I am committed to changing that. Our district is in deep trouble. In the 2022-2023 school year alone, the district spent $24,620 per student in taxpayer dollars, yet 41% of students across all grade levels failed to meet state standards for English/Language Arts. In Mathematics, that number jumps to 52%.
The situation at Estancia High School and TeWinkle Middle School is even more alarming. At Estancia, 78% of students are failing to meet state standards in mathematics, and 40% in English/Language Arts. The future looks even bleaker when we examine TeWinkle’s numbers, where 73% of students are failing in mathematics and 67% in Language Arts.
This crisis isn’t just a result of the pandemic—it’s the consequence of a system that’s been broken for years. Pre-pandemic data from the California Department of Education shows that these issues have persisted, yet past boards and the current one have failed to address them effectively. I will be the champion for the change we desperately need.
But it’s not just academic failures that have driven me to take action. In the 2022-2023 school year, we also saw a record number of serious offenses on school grounds, including violence, drugs, and weapons—leading to unprecedented suspension rates. Our schools are becoming less safe, and our students are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis that is going unaddressed.
To learn more about our districts problems and my plan to solve them visit the pages in the menu.
As I mentioned earlier since coming to Costa Mesa in the early 1990's my family and I have continually sought ways to give back. My run for school board is my next endeavor to do so but it's certainly not my first, and I'll continue to be involved in other great causes while I serve. Here are some of past and current amazing organizations I've had the pleasure of working with over the years.
Costa Mesa United 2012 - Current
-Mesa Verde Classic Golf Tournament Volunteer
Estancia TeWinkle Schools Foundation – 2010 – Current
- Board Member
Estancia Football Boosters – 2008 – current
- Booster
- Executive Board Member
Stars & Stripes Tournament “It’s all about the kids”
-2023 – $5 million raised
-2024 – $5.5 million raised
Palm Harvest Church
-Neighbors helping Neighbors Volunteer
-Volunteer at the 4th of July BBQ at Costa Mesa Police Department: Serving the men and women of CMPD and CMFD
Estancia Cheer Boosters – 2012 – 2016
-Board Member
Costa Mesa Pop Warner Football & Cheer – 2004 – 2012
-Team Mom
-Sponsorship Representative
-Executive Board Member
Costa Mesa National Little League – 1999 – 2008
- Team Mom
- Member-at-Large
-Board Member
Additional Charity Involvement:
-Big Brothers Big Sisters
-Orangewood
-Tilly’s Life Center
-Miracles for Kids
-Casa Youth Center
-Casa de Amparo
-Young Lives Redeemed
-South Bay Community Services
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