She graduated with honors from UCSB with a B.A. in Communication Studies and received her teaching credential from U.C. Berkeley. Her love of learning led her to continue her education at UCLA with the California Reading and Literature Project and the South Coast Writing Project at CSULB. One of her favorite teaching experiences was a small group reading/writing workshop that she led in her home. She enjoyed being able to give focused, individual attention to her students. In her spare time, Carol loves to bike ride, cook, visit art museums and take trips to Mammoth with her husband and two children.