“My name is Sue Strickland and I’m a new member of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Symphonic Winds. I’m a third generation Californian who grew up in the Central Valley, and I graduated from San Jose State University with a major in Social Science and a minor in Psychology. Both courses of study prepared me for my career as a teacher of both World and United States History at the Middle School level. It’s been my privilege to have been recognized and included twice in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.
Prior to my entry into teaching, I was a long time volunteer with the San Fernando Valley Girl Scout Council (now part of Girl Scouts of Greater L.A.), first as a troop leader then as a trainer of leaders, neighborhood chairman and eventually a member of the Board of Directors in various capacities, ending as the First V. P. of the Council. Being a recipient of the highest volunteer recognition from GSUSA, The Thanks Badge, was an honor as was being named Family of the Year by the Council.
There was a sign on the corner of Platt Avenue and Victory Blvd. that led my late husband and me to purchase our home in West Hills (aka Canoga Park) many years ago, “Future home of the Platt Branch Library.” Little did we know that our daughters would graduate from college before the library became a reality! However, we became charter members of the Friends and that was the beginning of more opportunities to volunteer and become active in the community. I was a member of their Board for a number of years and worked in the used bookstore until its closure due to Covid-19. I’m anxiously awaiting my return to that venue.
I’ve been actively filling in the gaps in my Liberal Arts education by taking Encore classes since 2006. I look forward to my position with the LASW, and contributing to its growth in any way that I can.”
