Ashley Gaston

Hello CCDS Families! I was born and raised in Fair Oaks, California, and moved to Chico in 2017 and later received my bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Chico State in 2021. My journey at Chico Country Day began as an ASP aide in 2019, and then a few years later, in 2021, I was…

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Mary Avila

Hello CCDS family, My name is Miss Mary! You might recognize me as a yearbook or photography teacher, a yard duty, or most frequently as a Special Education Paraprofessional ( a fancy word for aid.) I’m originally from Sacramento California, but moved to Chico to play softball at Butte College. Go, Roadrunners! After I received…

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Kelly Clarke

After teaching middle school math for 16 years (half of those here at CCDS), I am so thrilled to return to Chico Country Day School as Middle School Dean.  I love working with middle school students. Their curiosity, energy, and sense of humor is contagious.  I am also excited to be a part of Project…

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Amie Parent

I joined the CCDS team in 2010 as school psychologist and transitioned into my current role in 2016. Prior to working at CCDS, I worked as a school psychologist for 9 years and have been lucky enough to work with students from preschool through high school! One of my favorite teachers wasn’t actually a teacher……

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Heather Bettencourt

I am excited to begin another year at CCDS! I earned by BA in psychology in 2003 and then taught preschool. I went back to college in 2020 to earn my Education Specialist and Multiple Subject credentials. This is my fourth year in 2nd grade. My favorite teacher was my high school biology teacher, Mrs…

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