Monica Pacheco Zech

Grandson - Alexander

Brother - Mark Pacheco - 1974

After graduating in January of 1972 from Crawford, I attended Grossmont College; I was later offered my first job in radio news. In
1984 I was offered a job as San Diego's first female Air Traffic Reporter & San Diego's first Television Traffic Reporter. After almost 30 years in broadcast news, 18 years in traffic, I left to become a Public Information Officer for an east county fire department, the City, and their police department. I retired in August 2019. I now dedicate my time to delivering lectures on safe driving awareness and injury prevention to Military bases, companies, community groups, high schools, and colleges, locally and nationally.

Sharon Hall - Social Studies

Drill Team
Track & Field
Racquetball Club
Letter Carriers / Pacerettes

USA

No

No

Marshall

Altadena

No, not right now

In August 2003, I was in a serious collision involving a STOP sign runner. My car was totaled, and I was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and was later released. However, during a follow-up appointment, it was discovered I had severe spine damage. I met with two different surgeons who viewed my MRI, and both said they were "shocked I was not paralyzed." That it was a miracle, I was still walking! The MRI showed my spine was resting against my spinal cord. Both said I needed surgery as soon as possible. They were worried I could become paralyzed if I were in another collision or if I were to fall. I scheduled my surgery in December of that year, just before Christmas. I thank GOD the surgery was a success, and I also feel the spirits of my twin sister Vivian and my father protected me.

For more information on my safe driving presentations, please call (619) 219-9030 or email me at monica@monicazech.com. You can also visit my website at www.monicazech.com.