Vital Statistics:

• Republican
• Elected April 2006

Education:

• Gannon University B.S. Degrees - Chemistry, Math, French;
  
• Tulane University / 30+ Graduate hours - Chemistry, French;
  
• Fordham University M.S. Degree - Biochemistry;
  
• Southeastern Louisiana University - Certification in Administration
  

Professional:

• Certified teacher since 1972 - Chemistry, General Science, Math, French, and Spanish;
  
• Grace King High School - Teacher of the Year 1995-1996
  
• Taught at Our Lady of Holy Cross College
  
• Former French Department Chairman - Grace King High School
  
• Chairman - Numerous curriculum guide committees
  
• Fluent in Spanish, Italian and French Languages
  
• Dean of Students, Roosevelt Middle School 2002-2005
  

Civic:

• Member, Kenner Mayor Transition Team;
  
• Member, Chateau Estates Civic Association;
  
• Member, Kenner Republic Women;
  
• Assoc. Member, Republican Professional Women of New Orleans;
  
• Assoc. Member, L.W.R.C. East Jefferson Chapter
  
• Former Volunteer, Jesuit High Band Booster and Bazaar;
  
• Former Member, Muss Bertolino Boosters;
  
• Member & Former Officer, Alliance for Good Government Jefferson Chapter;
  
• Attended Kenner Police Department Citizens Academy (until Hurricane Katrina).

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