My History

In these challenging times, it is critical that Monterey Peninsula College Trustees, faculty, administration, and staff work together to ensure the college’s success and promote the health of our community. Sustained dialogue and teamwork is essential. I would bring this experience and strength to the role of college trustee. 
 
I have a broad background in education. I received a Bachelor’s and a Master's in English Language and Literature from the University of Michigan. Following graduation, I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a teacher training program in Honduras. I have a long history of serving MPC in a variety of roles—as a faculty member for forty-one years, as English Department Chair, and as president of both the Teachers Association and of the Academic Senate.
 
While teaching at MPC I was active in the national academic world. I chaired sessions of the Conference on College Composition and Communication at both the state and national Ievel. Furthermore, I received two Fulbright Fellowships and three National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships. 
 
The MPC administration also assigned me to work with area high schools to help them understand MPC's English curriculum. I helped form the Monterey Area Teachers of English, an organization that met for several years with representatives from both public and private high schools.
 
As Senate president, I reported to the Board both in its sessions and informally through conversations with board members. Over the last six months, I have attended board meetings over Zoom and have stayed current with the issues they are facing.
 
In this time of great challenge, I bring extensive knowledge of the college's students, curriculum and administration and of their relationship with the Board of Trustees. As an MPC Trustee, I will have the power to help the college and our community thrive.