I am a native Angeleno.  I grew up in West Los Angeles and went to Brockton Elementary School, Webster Junior High, and UniversityHigh School.  I have a BA in History from UCLA and a Mater’s Degree in Educational Administration from the University of La Verne.  I have worked for LAUSD since 1969, as a teacher, mentor teacher, instructional advisor, assistant principal, and principal.

Walgrove is a very special place, with wonderful students, parents, and staff.  I am

 proud to be a part of a neighborhood school whose positive reputation is growing and where students are succeeding.  Being a principal isn’t always an easy job, but the rewards are reflected in the smiling faces of my students each and every school day.  When I’m not working at school, I enjoy spending quality time at home in the Valley, with my husband (Vaughn Smith), ten year-old son (Cameron), and our three dogs (Wiley, Stretch, and G.T.).

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