I have been in the educational field for the past 30 years.I started out my career in South Central Los Angeles for 5 years as a 7th grade math and science teacher.From there I moved to Bakersfield City School District and taught 7th grade math for 4 years.Afer 9 years of teaching junior high school I became the counselor at Rosedale Middle School and I remained in this position for 11 years.  My love for the classroom got the better of me, and I decided to try my hand at teaching at the elementary level.  I began at Centennial as a 2nd grade teacher, and taught second grade for 7 years.  During the past 3 years I have taught 3rd grade at Centennial.