Prior to joining the school board, I volunteered on both the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) and the Foundation for Reed Schools for 7 years. While serving on the PTA I volunteered as a room parent, class yearbook coordinator, Book Fair cashier, Bel Aire play photographer, Regatta volunteer and Reed Treasurer.

When I first volunteered for the Foundation, I joined the Directory committee to help reach local businesses to advertise. As a small business owner myself, I know that advertising does not typically consume a large portion of the budget, and I felt so grateful when business owners would buy a new ad or renew their ad space, showing their support and fondness for the Reed Schools. I later became Co-chair of the Directory and served in this position for 3 years. After my Directory experience, I served as Co-chair of Scholar’s Circle (1 year).

In January 2020, I served on the RUSD Strategic Planning Collaborative and in 2019, I volunteered for the Measure E: Parcel Tax Renewal campaign.

I have also had the opportunity to participate in the many PTA and Foundation school-wide and community-wide events throughout the years including the Run for Reed, Towntastic, Fashion Show & Boutique, and Regatta.

Being a volunteer has been a wonderful experience and has helped me get to know our students, teachers, families and local community partners. I am so grateful for the experiences that I have had as a volunteer in this district.