I grew up in Coalinga, CA oldest of 4 raised by a single parent
Student Body President of Coalinga High School ’74
CSU Chico ’78, Married ’78,
Moved to Visalia 1984.
4 Adult Sons, 3 Daughters In-love, 2 Grand Children
Youth Pastor, Chico Operations Manager of Orange Belt Stages/Part-time Driver ’84-1990
Tulare/Kings Co YFC Executive Dir 1985-2000
Senior Pastor VCCC 2001-2006
General Mgr. Quality Control Co Homestead Builders
Health/Wellness Products Representative
Open Heart Surgery 2012 Repair Birth Defect
College Of the Sequoias, Training Resource Center 2019-Present
WHY Vote For ME?
As a nearly 40-year resident of Visalia, my desire to serve the people of Area 2 as a School Board Trustee stems from seeing our own four sons graduate from Golden West High School fully College ready.
Through many years I have been the Band Booster President at Golden West,(rallying parents and students) a Guest Speaker in Health Science Classes for 25 years addressing Divorce, Dating and Preparing for Marriage, Radio Talk Show Host for 6+ years focused on Teens and Parents and former Pastor and Executive Director of Youth For Christ assisting 1,000’s of Parents and Students.
I have a goal to instill the characteristics of a “Life-Long Learner” in every student. Through my 3rd Grade Teacher-Wife, I’ve witnessed first-hand the struggles and triumphs of educating this generation.
Parents should have a greater sense of engagement, confidence, and encouragement with Teachers and Administrators.
As a Grand Parent I am committed to the 3 R’s – Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmatic along with History, Science, and Fine Arts, (social reconstruction should be left out.)
Our students should graduate qualified to enter college or be career ready if they choose vocational training. Statewide data shows Visalia Unified currently has nearly the worst results in the Central Valley.
