Michael Armenta

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…

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Christine Stedman

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…

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Briana Patterson

Hello CCDS! Our family joined this school in 2016 when my oldest started kindergarten. The CCDS community is very special to us and has been so good to our daughters. Joining the staff in 2023 to provide occupational therapy services has been a perfect fit for me. I grew up in the Bay Area swimming…

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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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Kelly Sutton

Hi, I’m Kelly Sutton, and I’m proud to serve as an academic coach at Chico Country Day School! I first became part of the CCDS community in 2017 when my son started in the Pre-K program, and immediately fell in love with the people and the spirit of this school. Before landing in my current…

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