Are you ready?

Wendy received her B.S. degree in Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara.  She also obtained her administrative credential and Masters Degree in Educational Administration, with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA).  Her career in education includes 18 years of classroom experience. As a classroom teacher, Wendy was actively involved in statewide k-12 reform efforts in science and mathematics.  Her work includes pioneering the development of California's first statewide performance assessments and coordinating regional staff development programs for the Riverside County Office of Education and California School Leadership Academy.  Wendy's expertise in facilitating school improvement efforts resulted in her appointment as the Regional Director for the schools in Riverside and San Bernardino County involved in the California's SB1274 Restructuring Grant Program.  Wendy's experience also includes both site and district level administration.  As a Coordinator of K-12 Curriculum and Staff Development she was responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of the district's professional development program for teacher, administrators and classified staff.  Her experience in administration also includes serving as an Assistant Principal in charge of Curriculum and Accreditation.  Currently, Wendy is a general partner and owner of her own consulting agency, Life Long Learning & Associates.  With her partner, Steve Ramirez, they have formed a team of experienced practitioners which are serving schools throughout the United States.