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 second year in 2nd grade. My favorite teacher was my high school biology teacher, Mrs…
Read MoreLora Adams
I come to Chico Country Day School with more than 20 years of experience, including teaching, cooking, catering, and as a certified health coach. In my cooking class, students learn skills to last a lifetime. Students in this class will learn skills to last a lifetime. In addition to cooking, nutrition, etiquette and meal planning…
Read MoreJamie Beauchane
I have grown-up and lived most of my life in Chico, and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else! After high school (go Vikings!) I moved to Seattle to experience life in the “big city”; however, I wasn’t there for too long before Chico – and family – called me back home. Upon my return, I took…
Read MoreChristina Hudson
I was born and raised in the Bay Area and moved to Chico in the fall of 2006. I graduated Chico State with my BSW in 2010 and MSW in 2016. I started my social work career working with the Butte County Independent Living Program (ILP) as a caseworker and worked my way to the…
Read MoreValerie Long
I was born and raised here in Chico. I love being close to family, love our community, and appreciate all the natural beauty this area provides. Prior to joining the CCDS staff I enjoyed a career in the medical field, in retail and management, and even got to be a stay at home mom for…
Read MoreMartha Olson-Madrigal
I graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by my Multiple Subject Credential. I have worked in education for many years: as a preschool teacher; a classroom teacher; a substitute teacher; and a swim instructor. I have also worked in customer service and the airline industry. My husband,…
Read MoreKatie Hunter
My family and I are so happy to be back in Chico and back at Chico Country Day after living in both Vegas and Southern California for the past three years! Before moving, our oldest daughter attended CCDS for kindergarten and 1st grade. Now that we are back, both of my children are students, and…
Read MoreSam Roy
I love the arts and have been working with different mediums my whole life, from pen, pencils and crayons, to watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, to spray paint and mural work. Pretty much whatever was in front of me. I remember learning new ways to draw from Mark Kistler’s ‘Draw Squad’ and to this day…
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