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Elizabeth "Betsy" Potts
English teacher/Alumnae Director at La Reina High School (Retired)
Raised in Tucson Arizona, Betsy is the second oldest of ten siblings. She graduated from
the University of Arizona and began her teaching career at Tucson High School. When she
and her husband moved to Thousand Oaks, Betsy earned her CA teaching credential and began
a 42 year career at La Reina High School where she taught English, served as English
Department Chair, Academic Decathlon Coach, Alumnae Director, etc., etc. She retired in
2015 and does volunteer work in her community. She has three children and nine grandchildren.
Why did you agree to serve on the Lucille Rader Education Foundation Board?
My friend, former colleague, and fellow Board Member, Mary Anne Hedrick, asked me to
consider serving on the board. A number of years ago, I met Lucille Rader at La Reina
when she was launching her scholarship. Impressed by her desire to help young women and
by her commitment to athletic and scholastic excellence, I encouraged my students who met
the criteria to apply. As a former English teacher, I was also pleased that students had
to write an essay and be interviewed. Since then, a number of our students have won this
scholarship. Each student selected has been an exemplary woman of character and faith. It
is an honor to be part of this Board and to be able to help young women meet their academic dreams.
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