I did my BSc in Chemistry at La Sierra University in Southern California and then went on to do my MSc in Biochemistry at Lomas Linda University. My research studied protein uptake in Caco2 cells, which are used as a model for intestinal epithelial barrier. It specifically studied using HIV-1 Tat peptide to target and increase uptake in enterocytes. Although I started my career doing research for a biotechnology firm (Invitrogen) in San Diego, California, my first desire was to become a teacher. I came back to Vernon in 2006, and shortly thereafter returned to school to get my BEd in Math/Science Secondary Education. I joined the college in 2009, teaching in the Adult Upgrading department. It is rewarding to be able to share my love of chemistry with others, particularly students.
Credentials:
MSc, Biochemistry, Loma Linda University
BEd, Secondary Education, University of British Columbia Okanagan
BSc, Science, La Sierra University