Marsha is a native of Los Angeles where she received her early education and graduated with a BA in Education from UCLA. She then had her family and went on to graduate from Cal State Northridge with an MA in Educational Psychology. Marsha has been in the field of education for 53 years starting as a kindergarten teacher then teaching various grade levels in the elementary schools. She did teacher training in Los Angeles for many years and then when she and Mike moved her to San Luis Obispo, she began teaching in the School of Education at Cal Poly where she still supervises student teachers.

She is very interested in the integration of technology into the curriculum and has written 26 books for teachers and students on that subject.

As past co-presidents of CBD, Marsha and her husband Mike have been active members for many years. They have worked in all capacities from chairing Ways and Means to Building and Grounds chair, newsletter editor, and Adult Education. Marsha was previously principal of the Religious School for three years.

Currently as interim principal of the CBD Religious School, Marsha’s goal is for our children to receive a strong Jewish education, which is presented in an engaging interactive manner by the highest quality teachers.