I was born on Friday the 13^th of November in Sacramento, CA.  I guess that would explain my love for middle school students and all their quirky behaviors.  My father was a teacher at Mather AFB in Rancho Cordova and I have fond memories of being able to help dad “teach” his third graders when I was young.  When he decided to go into administration, our family was uprooted and moved around the state.  I have lived in Wasco, CA, Yuba City, CA, and completed my high school education in Willits, CA.  After finishing high school, I enrolled at St. Mary’s College of California in Moraga, and earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology.  I wasn’t too sure what career I wanted to pursue and worked in San Francisco first for an investment banking firm, and then for an outsourcing company.  When I found I spent most of my free time volunteering with local adolescent groups, I decided to go into teaching.

   I started my career as a 7^th and 8^th grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher in the Elk Grove Unified School District.  While I was completing my administrative credential courses, I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to work as an administrator at James Rutter Middle School in Elk Grove.  After completing my credential and Master’s degree from Sac State, I moved to Roseville and was offered a position as Assistant Principal at Cooley Middle School.  I was asked to fill the position of Assistant Principal here at Buljan after the former AP was appointed Principal of Eich Intermediate.

   I am very proud to be a member of the Buljan family and look forward to working with you and your student this year.