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Latest Notes from Classes of 2000-2008
P. Shabbak MBA '02
Payman Shabbak MBA ’02 is now the national strategic planning manager for Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc.. Shabbak, who has been a Toyota associate for five years, oversees long-term and short-term planning, economic forecasting, and strategic initiatives and communication with the Industrial Truck Association (ITA). He also is a member of the ITA statistic subcommittee. Shabbak earned an engineering degree from Sharif University in Tehran, Iran, and a master’s degree from University of California, Los Angeles. He and his wife, Samira, live in Irvine, Calif., with their son, Ryan.
Payman Shabbak MBA ’02 is now the national strategic planning manager for Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc.. Shabbak, who has been a Toyota associate for five years, oversees long-term and short-term planning, economic forecasting, and strategic initiatives and communication with the Industrial Truck Association (ITA). He also is a member of the ITA statistic subcommittee. Shabbak earned an engineering degree from Sharif University in Tehran, Iran, and a master’s degree from University of California, Los Angeles. He and his wife, Samira, live in Irvine, Calif., with their son, Ryan.
Submitted October 2008
S. Beizaie JD '00
S.Scott Beizaie ’00 of Burbank, CA. has been named Partner at CARLSMITH BALL LAW FIRM. Beizaie, based in the Los Angeles office, practices in the areas of corporate, general business, real estate and tax. Beizaie has had extensive experience representing foreign and domestic businesses in connection with operational matters, and in addition, devotes a significant portion of his practice to retail and commercial leasing, with an emphasis on representation of tenants. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is also a member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Iranian American Bar Association, and Business Network International. Beizaie received his B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from the University of California, San Diego and his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law. He is fluent in Farsi.
S.Scott Beizaie ’00 of Burbank, CA. has been named Partner at CARLSMITH BALL LAW FIRM. Beizaie, based in the Los Angeles office, practices in the areas of corporate, general business, real estate and tax. Beizaie has had extensive experience representing foreign and domestic businesses in connection with operational matters, and in addition, devotes a significant portion of his practice to retail and commercial leasing, with an emphasis on representation of tenants. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is also a member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Iranian American Bar Association, and Business Network International. Beizaie received his B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from the University of California, San Diego and his Juris Doctor degree from UCLA School of Law. He is fluent in Farsi.
Submitted September 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1990-1999
M. Donohoe BS '84, MD '90
I am currently teaching courses in public health, social justice, literature and medicine, and women's rights at Portland State, practicing internal medicine part-time, and working with a food safety group. I invite friends and collleagues to view my website which contains open-access powerpoints and curricula relevant to the above areas. See http://www.publichealthandsocialjustice.org Best wishes martin
I am currently teaching courses in public health, social justice, literature and medicine, and women's rights at Portland State, practicing internal medicine part-time, and working with a food safety group. I invite friends and collleagues to view my website which contains open-access powerpoints and curricula relevant to the above areas. See http://www.publichealthandsocialjustice.org Best wishes martin
Submitted November 2008
E. Dobbins MS '87, PhD '93
BIRMINGHAM---Samford University biology professor and environmentalist Dr. Betsy Dobbins has received the school’s 2008 John H. Buchanan Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching. She earned a master of science in kinesiology from UCLA in 1986 and a Ph.D. in physiological science from UCLA in 1993. Dr. Dobbins received the award from Samford provost Dr. Brad Creed during the opening convocation of the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 26. Describing her as one of Samford’s “most dynamic” faculty members, Creed cited Dobbins for her efforts related to problem-based learning, service learning and environmental concerns. “She is deeply committed to science as an academic discipline, but she also understands the ways in which science illuminates God’s creative force in this world,” said Creed. The honoree received a silver tray and a $1,000 cash prize. The Buchanan Award recipient is chosen each year from a list of finalists nominated by members of the most recent graduating class. Dobbins, whose specialty areas include physiology and embryology, often leads students out of the classroom and into natural habitats. Well-known on campus for promoting environmental causes, she is a longtime coordinator of Earth Day activities at the school. She pioneered a unique program linking her biology classes to courses in science at Gate City Elementary School in Birmingham, and was co-designer of a new program in bioinformatics that helped secure over $100,000 in funding for science-based scholarships. She has mentored undergraduate research projects on progesterone in paper mill effluent and the medicinal properties of plants. Creed noted that students who nominated Dobbins for the award commented that she practices what she encourages her students to do, stresses the importance of learning over a lifetime rather than crunching facts before a test, and brings students into an environment that “challenges their comfort zones and broadens their horizons.” “Her enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious and inspires her students to become passionate about what they are learning,” said Creed. Dobbins has served on many campus committees and is active in community service through Habitat for Humanity, Friends of Shades Creek, Interfaith Hospitality Network and All Saints’ Episcopal Church. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and master’s and Ph.D degrees from University of California, Los Angeles. She and her husband, Allan, have two sons, William and James.
BIRMINGHAM---Samford University biology professor and environmentalist Dr. Betsy Dobbins has received the school’s 2008 John H. Buchanan Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching. She earned a master of science in kinesiology from UCLA in 1986 and a Ph.D. in physiological science from UCLA in 1993. Dr. Dobbins received the award from Samford provost Dr. Brad Creed during the opening convocation of the fall semester Tuesday, Aug. 26. Describing her as one of Samford’s “most dynamic” faculty members, Creed cited Dobbins for her efforts related to problem-based learning, service learning and environmental concerns. “She is deeply committed to science as an academic discipline, but she also understands the ways in which science illuminates God’s creative force in this world,” said Creed. The honoree received a silver tray and a $1,000 cash prize. The Buchanan Award recipient is chosen each year from a list of finalists nominated by members of the most recent graduating class. Dobbins, whose specialty areas include physiology and embryology, often leads students out of the classroom and into natural habitats. Well-known on campus for promoting environmental causes, she is a longtime coordinator of Earth Day activities at the school. She pioneered a unique program linking her biology classes to courses in science at Gate City Elementary School in Birmingham, and was co-designer of a new program in bioinformatics that helped secure over $100,000 in funding for science-based scholarships. She has mentored undergraduate research projects on progesterone in paper mill effluent and the medicinal properties of plants. Creed noted that students who nominated Dobbins for the award commented that she practices what she encourages her students to do, stresses the importance of learning over a lifetime rather than crunching facts before a test, and brings students into an environment that “challenges their comfort zones and broadens their horizons.” “Her enthusiasm for the subject matter is contagious and inspires her students to become passionate about what they are learning,” said Creed. Dobbins has served on many campus committees and is active in community service through Habitat for Humanity, Friends of Shades Creek, Interfaith Hospitality Network and All Saints’ Episcopal Church. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and master’s and Ph.D degrees from University of California, Los Angeles. She and her husband, Allan, have two sons, William and James.
Submitted September 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1980-1989
M. Donohoe BS '84, MD '90
I am currently teaching courses in public health, social justice, literature and medicine, and women's rights at Portland State, practicing internal medicine part-time, and working with a food safety group. I invite friends and collleagues to view my website which contains open-access powerpoints and curricula relevant to the above areas. See http://www.publichealthandsocialjustice.org Best wishes martin
I am currently teaching courses in public health, social justice, literature and medicine, and women's rights at Portland State, practicing internal medicine part-time, and working with a food safety group. I invite friends and collleagues to view my website which contains open-access powerpoints and curricula relevant to the above areas. See http://www.publichealthandsocialjustice.org Best wishes martin
Submitted November 2008
J. Thompson BS '82
Jeffrey Thompson ’82 of Reno, Nev. has been named dean of the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Science. Thompson received his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his doctorate in physics from the University of Tennessee. He did post-doctoral work at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He joined the Nevada faculty in 1991 and served as chair of the Department of Physics from 2001 to 2004. His research is in the area of atomic and molecular physics, and he continues to be active in the field.
Jeffrey Thompson ’82 of Reno, Nev. has been named dean of the University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Science. Thompson received his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his doctorate in physics from the University of Tennessee. He did post-doctoral work at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics at the University of Colorado-Boulder. He joined the Nevada faculty in 1991 and served as chair of the Department of Physics from 2001 to 2004. His research is in the area of atomic and molecular physics, and he continues to be active in the field.
Submitted November 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1970-1979
T. Campbell BA '73
Lewis and Roca is proud to announce that Thomas H. Campbell ’73 was appointed to the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors. Lewis and Roca is one of the Southwest’s leading law firms, providing legal counsel for more than 50 years through its offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, Las Vegas and Reno. The firm’s practice includes numerous industry and legal practice areas including business transactions and litigation. Campbell is a partner in the firm’s Phoenix office. He will serve a three-year term with the Council, ending October 31, 2011. Campbell’s practice is concentrated in the areas of regulatory and administrative law, particularly energy, telecommunications, water and utility regulation. Campbell represents energy companies in regulatory and contractual matters, including siting and building power plants and transmission lines, EPC contracts, transmission contracts, financings, rate applications and the purchase and sale of energy facilities. Campbell received his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1980, his M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles in 1977 and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1973. The Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. For additional information please visit www.lewisandroca.com or call 602.528.4588.
Lewis and Roca is proud to announce that Thomas H. Campbell ’73 was appointed to the Arizona Technology Council Board of Directors. Lewis and Roca is one of the Southwest’s leading law firms, providing legal counsel for more than 50 years through its offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Albuquerque, Las Vegas and Reno. The firm’s practice includes numerous industry and legal practice areas including business transactions and litigation. Campbell is a partner in the firm’s Phoenix office. He will serve a three-year term with the Council, ending October 31, 2011. Campbell’s practice is concentrated in the areas of regulatory and administrative law, particularly energy, telecommunications, water and utility regulation. Campbell represents energy companies in regulatory and contractual matters, including siting and building power plants and transmission lines, EPC contracts, transmission contracts, financings, rate applications and the purchase and sale of energy facilities. Campbell received his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1980, his M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles in 1977 and his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1973. The Arizona Technology Council is a private, not-for-profit trade association founded to connect, represent and support the state's expanding technology industry. To promote economic growth and professional development in Arizona's technology sector, the Council provides members networking opportunities, business support and access to educational forums. The Council strives to distinguish Arizona as a leader in the technology community and offer resources that are exclusive to its members. For additional information please visit www.lewisandroca.com or call 602.528.4588.
Submitted November 2008
D. Ochoa JD '70
David Ochoa J.D. ’70 of Patchogue, N.Y. is the founder and senior managing partner of NuAlliance, LLC, an investment firm specializing in small to medium sized high technology and energy companies. Before founding NuAlliance, Ochoa held numerous senior level positions at higher education institutions across the country including Dowling College where he served as vice president for development. From 1981-1984, he served as CEO of Buena Vision Cable Company before which he worked as executive producer for WNBC TV NY. Ochoa currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College. Previously he served on the Board of Directors of Doral Bank. He received a B.A. in History from Whittier College and a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.
David Ochoa J.D. ’70 of Patchogue, N.Y. is the founder and senior managing partner of NuAlliance, LLC, an investment firm specializing in small to medium sized high technology and energy companies. Before founding NuAlliance, Ochoa held numerous senior level positions at higher education institutions across the country including Dowling College where he served as vice president for development. From 1981-1984, he served as CEO of Buena Vision Cable Company before which he worked as executive producer for WNBC TV NY. Ochoa currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College. Previously he served on the Board of Directors of Doral Bank. He received a B.A. in History from Whittier College and a J.D. from the UCLA School of Law.
Submitted October 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1960-1969
R. Cooke BA '69
Ron Cooke ’69 recently joined Nossaman LLP as a Partner last week in Los Angeles. Cooke has over two decades of experience with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and traditional labor law. "Ron's expertise in ERISA, employee benefits, executive compensation, including Internal Revenue Code §409A compliance, and labor law is not only impressive but provides great value to all of our clients on a national level,” said Nossaman Employment Chair Veronica Gray. “Not to mention, he literally wrote the book when it comes to employee benefits.” “Our employment practice has grown to serve the full range of employment needs faced by our clients,” said Nossaman Managing Partner Michael Heumann. “In addition to Ron Cooke’s ERISA expertise, the firm gained valuable additional capabilities through the recent merger with O’Connor & Hannan in Washington DC. F. Gordon Lee and Catherine Sauvain’s practice in Washington DC adds immigration and employment based visas and residency experience to the employment group.” Most recently, Cooke was First Vice President/Senior Counsel at Countrywide Home Loans where he was responsible for employee benefit plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans and all aspects of executive compensation, perquisites and programs. Previously, he was a shareholder at Littler Mendelson and counsel at Bingham McCutchen. The book ERISA Practice and Procedure, authored by Cooke, is a nationally recognized treatise on the regulation of employee benefit plans. Published by Thomson, it’s a regularly cited authority in federal circuit and district court opinions. He earned a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and an A.B. from University of California at Los Angeles. Cooke also served as an adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine University where he taught an elective course in ERISA and employee benefits.
Ron Cooke ’69 recently joined Nossaman LLP as a Partner last week in Los Angeles. Cooke has over two decades of experience with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and traditional labor law. "Ron's expertise in ERISA, employee benefits, executive compensation, including Internal Revenue Code §409A compliance, and labor law is not only impressive but provides great value to all of our clients on a national level,” said Nossaman Employment Chair Veronica Gray. “Not to mention, he literally wrote the book when it comes to employee benefits.” “Our employment practice has grown to serve the full range of employment needs faced by our clients,” said Nossaman Managing Partner Michael Heumann. “In addition to Ron Cooke’s ERISA expertise, the firm gained valuable additional capabilities through the recent merger with O’Connor & Hannan in Washington DC. F. Gordon Lee and Catherine Sauvain’s practice in Washington DC adds immigration and employment based visas and residency experience to the employment group.” Most recently, Cooke was First Vice President/Senior Counsel at Countrywide Home Loans where he was responsible for employee benefit plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans and all aspects of executive compensation, perquisites and programs. Previously, he was a shareholder at Littler Mendelson and counsel at Bingham McCutchen. The book ERISA Practice and Procedure, authored by Cooke, is a nationally recognized treatise on the regulation of employee benefit plans. Published by Thomson, it’s a regularly cited authority in federal circuit and district court opinions. He earned a J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and an A.B. from University of California at Los Angeles. Cooke also served as an adjunct professor of law at Pepperdine University where he taught an elective course in ERISA and employee benefits.
Submitted September 2008
H. Wallace BS '67
Marquette County Board of Health member Harvey Wallace ’67, Ph.D., received in person the National Association of Local Boards of Health’s (NALBOH) most prestigious award, the Reverend Everett I. Hageman Award on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at NALBOH’s 16th Annual Conference (Step Forward Together: The 2008 Public Health Partners Conference) in Madison, WI. The Reverend Everett I. Hageman Award is named after one of NALBOH’s founders. The award is a Revere Bowl set on a pedestal recognizing Paul Revere, the first President of this nation’s first local board of health in Boston, MA. This national award is presented annually by NALBOH to a board of health member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm for local public health. Wallace is a Professor of Health Education at Northern Michigan University and has served as a member of the Marquette County (MI) Board of Health since 1988. He served as president of the board from 1995-1999, and was elected County Commissioner and subsequently became the Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Health-— a position that he holds today. During his tenure with the board, he was influential in the tobacco sales regulation, establishing health and safety standards for tattoo parlors, and establishing minimum construction criteria for on-site sewage systems and private water supplies. Wallace also served as president of the Michigan Association of Local Public Health, Governor’s Risk Reduction and Aids Policy Advisory Commission, and Michigan’s Local Public Health Department Accreditation Program. On a national front, Wallace has served on NALBOH’s board of directors, the National Association of County and City Health Officials Operational Definition for a Functional Local Health Department, and as an Exploring Accreditation Steering Committee member. The conference was a collaboration of three partners: National Association of Local Boards of Health, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, and Wisconsin Public Health Association. The conference highlighted the need for ongoing attention to the public health system by strengthening partnerships among the unique network of individuals, agencies, and organizations that work to improve the health of the public. Conference activities provided attendees with information, skills, resources, and networking opportunities. The conference engaged over 520 public health representatives nationwide, and it took place July 22-24, 2008 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Madison, Wisconsin. NALBOH represents the grassroots foundation of public health in America, and is the only organization in America dedicated to preparing and strengthening boards of health, empowering them to promote and protect the health of their communities through education, training, and technical assistance.
Marquette County Board of Health member Harvey Wallace ’67, Ph.D., received in person the National Association of Local Boards of Health’s (NALBOH) most prestigious award, the Reverend Everett I. Hageman Award on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at NALBOH’s 16th Annual Conference (Step Forward Together: The 2008 Public Health Partners Conference) in Madison, WI. The Reverend Everett I. Hageman Award is named after one of NALBOH’s founders. The award is a Revere Bowl set on a pedestal recognizing Paul Revere, the first President of this nation’s first local board of health in Boston, MA. This national award is presented annually by NALBOH to a board of health member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm for local public health. Wallace is a Professor of Health Education at Northern Michigan University and has served as a member of the Marquette County (MI) Board of Health since 1988. He served as president of the board from 1995-1999, and was elected County Commissioner and subsequently became the Commissioner Liaison to the Board of Health-— a position that he holds today. During his tenure with the board, he was influential in the tobacco sales regulation, establishing health and safety standards for tattoo parlors, and establishing minimum construction criteria for on-site sewage systems and private water supplies. Wallace also served as president of the Michigan Association of Local Public Health, Governor’s Risk Reduction and Aids Policy Advisory Commission, and Michigan’s Local Public Health Department Accreditation Program. On a national front, Wallace has served on NALBOH’s board of directors, the National Association of County and City Health Officials Operational Definition for a Functional Local Health Department, and as an Exploring Accreditation Steering Committee member. The conference was a collaboration of three partners: National Association of Local Boards of Health, Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards, and Wisconsin Public Health Association. The conference highlighted the need for ongoing attention to the public health system by strengthening partnerships among the unique network of individuals, agencies, and organizations that work to improve the health of the public. Conference activities provided attendees with information, skills, resources, and networking opportunities. The conference engaged over 520 public health representatives nationwide, and it took place July 22-24, 2008 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Madison, Wisconsin. NALBOH represents the grassroots foundation of public health in America, and is the only organization in America dedicated to preparing and strengthening boards of health, empowering them to promote and protect the health of their communities through education, training, and technical assistance.
Submitted September 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1950-1959
D. Kobabe BA '56
Don Kobabe '56 of West Lake Village CA. has been appointed as the Instructor of the School of Education at Cal Luthern University. Kobabe served as a professor and Assistant Direcor of Student Teaching program at Pepperdine UUniversity prior to accepting this position.
Don Kobabe '56 of West Lake Village CA. has been appointed as the Instructor of the School of Education at Cal Luthern University. Kobabe served as a professor and Assistant Direcor of Student Teaching program at Pepperdine UUniversity prior to accepting this position.
Submitted September 2008
C. Gillespie BA '58
Charles Gillespie Class of 1958 was a former foreign service officer and was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs; American ambassador to Grenada, Colombia, and Chile; and Special Assistant to the President on the National Security Council Staff. He was a principal in The Scowcroft Group, a consulting company.He has written “Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the U.S. Foreign Service” in conjunction with Harry W. Kopp.
Charles Gillespie Class of 1958 was a former foreign service officer and was Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs; American ambassador to Grenada, Colombia, and Chile; and Special Assistant to the President on the National Security Council Staff. He was a principal in The Scowcroft Group, a consulting company.He has written “Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the U.S. Foreign Service” in conjunction with Harry W. Kopp.
Submitted July 2008
Latest Notes from Classes of 1940-1949
S. Pattison BA '46
With a heavy heart we must inform our beloved Alumni Association Friends and Members of the loss of Sylvia Pattison '46. Sylvia completed her Undergraduate studies at UCLA with a major in Arts & Architecture. She later went on to pursue a Masters in Education at Claremont Mckenna in 1968 and a PhD in Computer Science at Illinois State University in 1972. Sylvia passed away this year October 21st. She will be missed by her family and friends at home and here at UCLA.
With a heavy heart we must inform our beloved Alumni Association Friends and Members of the loss of Sylvia Pattison '46. Sylvia completed her Undergraduate studies at UCLA with a major in Arts & Architecture. She later went on to pursue a Masters in Education at Claremont Mckenna in 1968 and a PhD in Computer Science at Illinois State University in 1972. Sylvia passed away this year October 21st. She will be missed by her family and friends at home and here at UCLA.
Submitted November 2007
R. Ahmanson BS '49
Robert H. Ahmanson, longtime president of the Ahmanson Foundation, died of a heart attack Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. Ahmanson served since 1974 as head of the foundation, which has funded cultural projects in the arts and humanities in Los Angeles for more than 50 years, his son William Ahmanson told The Times on Monday. See his Los Angeles Times obituary.
Robert H. Ahmanson, longtime president of the Ahmanson Foundation, died of a heart attack Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 80. Ahmanson served since 1974 as head of the foundation, which has funded cultural projects in the arts and humanities in Los Angeles for more than 50 years, his son William Ahmanson told The Times on Monday. See his Los Angeles Times obituary.
Submitted September 2007
Latest Notes from Classes of 1930-1939
F. Clark BS '39
Frank Clark Jr. ’39 passed away on March 14, 2008 at the age of 90. Beginning in 1980, Clark served the University of California as a member of the Board of Regents and chaired the Board from 1987-1988. He was a partner in the law firm of Paker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian.
Frank Clark Jr. ’39 passed away on March 14, 2008 at the age of 90. Beginning in 1980, Clark served the University of California as a member of the Board of Regents and chaired the Board from 1987-1988. He was a partner in the law firm of Paker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian.
Submitted March 2008
S. Brandt BA '32
Sonia Romm Brandt was born in Russia in 1910 and came to the United States by ship when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1928 and then went on to UCLA where she received her BA in History in 1932. After receiving her teaching credentials at both UCLA and UC Berkeley she taught at Havenhurst Street School, Van Nuys; Hesby Street School, Encino and American Dependents School in Germany. For the past 20 years she was a substitute teacher for LA Unified School district and did volunteer work at Hart Street School and the San Fernando Valley Library Reading Program. Sonia received many awards over her lifetime inclusive of the Governor Schwarzenegger congratulatory award 2005 and Outstanding Educator Award 2007. She has two lovely daughters and many grand and great grandchildren. She is 96 years old.
Sonia Romm Brandt was born in Russia in 1910 and came to the United States by ship when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Belmont High School in 1928 and then went on to UCLA where she received her BA in History in 1932. After receiving her teaching credentials at both UCLA and UC Berkeley she taught at Havenhurst Street School, Van Nuys; Hesby Street School, Encino and American Dependents School in Germany. For the past 20 years she was a substitute teacher for LA Unified School district and did volunteer work at Hart Street School and the San Fernando Valley Library Reading Program. Sonia received many awards over her lifetime inclusive of the Governor Schwarzenegger congratulatory award 2005 and Outstanding Educator Award 2007. She has two lovely daughters and many grand and great grandchildren. She is 96 years old.
Submitted October 2007
