1948
Born to Gerald Lavell and Evelyn Ruth (Wanner) in Sacramento, CA.
1973
Earns a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Sacramento.
1973
Is a traveling instrumental music teacher within the Sacramento Unified School District.
1986
Is first trumpet within the Sacramento Valley Wind Ensemble until 1991.
1986
Is awarded the Golden Apple Award for outstanding leadership by the Sacramento City Teachers Association.
1988
Becomes an assembly representative for the National Education Association and maintains membership with the organization.
1992
Teaches middle school instrumental music within the Sacramento Unified School District.
1999
Is elected to the Board of Directors for the California Teacher’s Association representing District E.
2008
Retires from her profession.
2020
Maintains membership with the California Teachers Association in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.