Dawn spent much of her early life traveling the country and gathering

varied experiences.  After growing up in Indianapolis, she worked for

2 years with a feminist folk school in Mississippi, went to Arkansas

to gain a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology and a minor in Spanish, and

spent 6 weeks studying the culture and politics in Costa Rica.  After

moving to California in 2000, she jumped off the corporate ladder to

join the world of education.  Since then, Dawn has earned a Multiple

Subject credential and a Masters in Educational Leadership and has

still managed to drive across the country twice.  She has put all of

these experiences to use while working as a K-5 Childcare Specialist

at CASA, a tutor at Sylvan, and a 1st grade teacher at Rooftop.

Dawn's main goal is to inspire healthy self-esteem and to empower

young people to develop their individual strengths.  She looks forward

to continuing this work with the students of Club Six.

In her spare time, Dawn enjoys exploring San Francisco, taking dance

lessons, cooking, and outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and

beachcombing.