Campus:
CJHS/CHS
Title:
Band Director
Phone:
619-201-8800
Roles/Subjects Taught:
Jr. High Concert Bands, High School Marching Band, High School Concert Bands, Jazz Band
Life Verse:
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Why do you work for Christian Unified?
My alma mater, Point Loma Nazarene University, plays an essential role in my testimony. Shortly after I left for college, my home church back in the Bay Area had gone through a change where I was no longer able to call the church home. God continued to love and provide for me at PLNU by surrounding me with supportive professors and peers to walk with me. That became a place I could call home.
After finishing my master’s program, I started my teaching journey as an elementary music teacher at a public school. During this time, I had doubted my own abilities, my career choice, and even my faith wondering why I was hating everything after working so hard for something I thought I was passionate about. After much prayer asking God to take me out of this field, the opportunity to work at a private Christian school, much like my university, appeared. As someone whose faith and confidence got hit pretty hard, I’d say being in a school similar to where I last felt the most present with Lord is right where He wants me.
God has continued to show me his love and blessings even through the deepest waters. Christian Unified is a place where I can unapologetically carry out my mission as a child of God and share my story so others can be inspired to do the same.
Interesting facts:
I love arts and crafts, stationery, hand-lettering, and customized gifts. My current hyper-fixation hobby is crocheting!
My first instruments are the piano and guzheng (a traditional Chinese instrument).
I was a traditional Chinese dancer for over 15 years and have been on TV and the Chinese newspaper.
My favorite show is Avatar: The Last Airbender. Someone please talk about it with me.
I love sharing hobbies and learning new ones!
Hometown:
Tracy, CA
Education:
B.A. Music Education, M.A. Teaching
Experience (Years Teaching):
Private piano, guzheng, and clarinet teacher since 2015. Classroom Music Teacher since 2022.
Years at CUSSD:
Since 2023
