Today's guest speaker is Mary Sneed, who holds positions as an elected member on TCUSD’s Board of Education, the President of Temple City’s Women’s Club, and Museum Director for the city’s Historical Society. 

After working as an independent Graphic Designer, Mrs. Sneed started her career in Temple City Schools as a parent volunteer and later instructional aide at Longden Elementary for 5 years. Encouraged by the teachers she worked with, Mrs. Sneed returned to college and earned her credential and Masters as a Reading Specialist.Mrs Sneed retired in 2018 after teaching at Longden for 25 years and has continued being a longtime community volunteer through involvement in PTA, Cub Scout Pack 156, Band Boosters, and the Temple City Camellia Festival. She also advocates for cancer patients and survivors alike through leading city events such as Relay For Life. Mrs Sneed’s goal is to serve as an advocate for all members of the school community: students, staff and families. She continues to encourage family involvement while promoting culture diversity and celebration.

We sit with Mrs. Sneed to discuss her career in education and community impact through student and women empowerment, and her hopes for future generations.