Sallie is a retired education program consultant from the Ca. State Department of Education. She worked and was an appointee on former State Superintendent of Education Jack O'connels P-16 closing the achievement gap initiative. She also served as a district administrator for 24 schools with the Monterey USD. Sallie began her administrative career as a principal with Monterey USD. Sallie was a teacher Monterey USD, a Colorado Private catholic school, and government schools in Germany. She holds a BS in education from University of Colorado, with a minor in math. Additionally, she holds a dual masters degree in mathematics and music from University of San Francisco along with her teaching and administrative credentials.