Hello CCDS! My name is Mr. Derrick. I am extremely excited to join the CCDS team as the physical education aide. I’ll also coach the girls basketball team – GO EAGLES! I’m from Moreno Valley in Southern California. I graduated from Chico State with my Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology Movement Studies. When I have free…

After high school, I attended Trinity Western University in British Columbia.  I taught preschool for a couple years before receiving my RDA licence to work in the dental field. My husband and I have 3 wonderful children, two daughters and a son.  In 2008, when our youngest was in the first grade,  I joined the…

Hello! My family and I just recently moved back to Chico and I’m so excited to be part of the TK team at CCDS! I love working with the little learners and watching how much growth happens in a year. My background is in early childhood. I studied child development at CSU Chico and early…

I’m thrilled to embark on my first year of teaching at CCDS! As a Chico native, I feel a deep connection to the educational system that shaped me into the person I am today. My journey into teaching started unexpectedly. Seeking advice from a coach, it never occurred to me that most of my coaches…

In 2014, I joined the CCDS staff and began teaching 2nd grade.  Previously, I taught both kindergarten and first grade for 20 years.  I am excited to start a new adventure in TK this year! My favorite teacher was my very first teacher, Mrs. Weiderhold.  She was my kindergarten teacher and her kind, fun-loving spirit…