I moved to this country from India in 1973 when I was 9 years old. I went through the Yuba City Unified School system and my parents were my biggest advocates for receiving higher education. The main reason my family moved from India was so that my four sisters and I could get the best education possible. I am a lifelong resident of the Yuba-Sutter area. I live with my husband Sukhdev and I have two adult children Josh and Sabina.
My professional experience includes serving at every educational level; Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, District Superintendent and County Superintendent. I have led major efforts resulting in higher student achievement, significant improvement in teaching and increasing school status.
I serve on many local and national boards, I believe in giving my time through community service to help improve the lives of all students. I have received a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Masters of Education degree in Education Leadership, and a Doctorate of Education from California State University, Sacramento.
My core beliefs are that everyone deserves the opportunity to get the best education possible; a good education opens many doors. I have been in the education field for 28 years and, to this day, what makes me happy is when I am able to make a significant difference in a student’s life.