Sharon Douglas retired as principal of Carmel River School where she served as principal for 17 years and teacher prior to that. She has also taught teacher education courses for the Monterey Institute of International Studies and for the University of California at Santa Cruz. Ms. Douglas has devoted volunteer time since retirement among several groups. She served on the Board of Freedom Fields, USA, a local landmine action group. As educational advisor, she developed the Land Mine Awareness Education Program, a curriculum to be implemented for grades 2-12. She is currently on the Board of FOCUS (Friends of Carmel Unified Schools), a fund-raising group which supports the schools in Carmel. She has a BA degree from San Jose State University in Education and a Masters degree in Administration and Supervision from SJSU as well. Ms. Douglas is a runner and has been a long time fitness and health advocate.