Learn more about Carrie

Carrie Buck has served as a Board Member of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District since 2010 

Carrie has three daughters, that attended and graduated from 9 PYLUSD schools

  • Rose Drive Elementary

  • Golden Elementary

  • Kraemer Middle School

  • Yorba Linda Middle School

  • La Entrada (now Buena Vista Virtual Academy)

  • Valencia High School

  • El Dorado High School

  • Yorba Linda High School

  • El Camino Real High School

Current Board Service 

  • North Orange County Regional Occupational Program, Vice President/Clerk

  • Orange County School Board Association, President

  • California School Boards Association, Delegate Assembly Member

  • California Child Nutrition Advisory Council, Chair

  • Orange County Housing and Community Development Commission, Chair

  • Orange County Community Health Improvement Plan, Co-Chair

Experience

  • Currently working as the Senior Director of Community Strategies for United to End Homelessness at Orange County United Way

  • 10 years, Executive Director of Homeless Intervention Services of Orange County (HIS-OC)

  • 10 years, owner and CEO of My Flippin Party, photography and event services

  • 5 years, as an Instructional assistant in Special Education for PYLUSD prior to being elected, and Anaheim Union HSD after being elected

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from CSU Fullerton

  • Associates degree from Fullerton College

  • Graduated from Brea-Olinda High School

Service Organizations, and Volunteering - Past & Present

  • Placentia Collaborative

  • Placentia Rotary

  • Placentia & Yorba Linda Chambers of Commerce

  • Yorba Linda Chamber Education Committee

  • Placenta Woman’s Round Table

  • Yorba Linda Woman's Club

  • Rose Drive PTA Board

  • PTA Member (20+ year)

  • School Site Council

  • Superintendent’s Community Advisory Council

  • Yorba Linda Girl Scout Troop Leader

  • REACH Foundation Volunteer,

  • Yorba Linda Fiesta Days Parade Chair

  • Fiesta Days Red Shirt Run

Awards & Recognition

  • Placentia-Yorba Linda PTA Elective Official Service Award

  • Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Advantage Award

  • Orange County School Boards Association's Marian Bergeson Award

  • California State Senate 29th District Woman of the Year

  • California Legislative Assembly Recognition

  • Presidential Volunteer Gold Service Award

  • Girl Scout Outstanding Leader Award

  • Something More’s Woman of the Year Nominee