About Paulette

Paulette is very active in the education and nonprofit communities.  In 2012, she was elected to the Escondido Union School District Board of Education.  She served as the President of the board in 2015.  In 2016, Paulette was elected to the San Diego County Board of Education representing District 4, which is a large portion of northern San Diego County.  

In addition to her technology and volunteer background, Paulette has served 9 years in the U.S. Army and was deployed during Desert Storm.  

Paulette grew up in Escondido, CA, and attended Escondido Public Schools.  She is married to her husband John Donnellon and they have 2 boys, Michael and Kevin.  In her spare time, Paulette enjoys baking and spending time exploring the desert.

Involvement includes:

• Past Trustee, Escondido Union School District Board of Education
• Past President, Escondido Union School District Board of Education   2015
• Escondido Education Foundation –  Past President
• The Association of Teacher Educator’s Standing Committee on Technology and the Future of Teacher Education (2009-2011)
• College of Borrego – Past Board Trustee (2010-2011)
• Project eXcellence - Volunteer (2004-2008)
• Member, Rotary Club, Escondido, 2012- Present
• California School Boards Association
• Board member, Classroom of the Future Foundation