Karin Daverson

I joined the CCDS family in 2001.  I got my BA and my teaching credential at Chico State, but I taught for 10 years on Bainbridge Island, Washington before finally coming back to Chico with my family. I love Chico and CCDS! Mrs. Filiponi, my first grade teacher, and Ms. Rassmussen, my fourth grade teacher,…

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Irene Henkens

I joined the CCDS team in 2018 as the middle school office manager, but this school has held a special place in my heart ever since my eldest daughter started kindergarten in 2011. I feel very lucky to work with such a strong team of educators, and to be part of a community that values…

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Michaela Sullivan

Hi there! This will be my first year teaching third grade, but my fourth year in the classroom. I have taught 5th grade for the last three years. I was born and raised in Merced, California. I received both my undergraduate degree and teaching credential from California State University, Chico.  My personal teaching philosophy aligns…

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Sarah Burgoon

I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a teacher. I spent 22 years teaching grades 4-8 in Cupertino, CA. My husband and I moved to Chico in 2021 to be closer to my sister and her family and enjoy everything Chico and the surrounding area has to offer. When given the…

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Haley Moore

I joined CCDS part-time as the Middle School Education Specialist in August of 2015. Prior to my hire at CCDS, I worked for two years for Corning Union Elementary School District teaching special education and running the RtI program for Olive View School. I then spent three years working for the Tehama County Department of…

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Grace Taylor

I am from Santa Cruz CA, and received my undergraduate degree as well as my Multiple Subject Credential from CSU, Chico. I’m proud to join the Chico Country Day staff, as this school represents and brings to life my personal teaching philosophy. Teaching builds upon my passions of creating community, learning and helping others. I…

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Emily MacGibbon

I grew up in a small mountain town south of Yosemite National Park. I came to Chico to finish my undergraduate degree at CSU, Chico and fell in love with the town. I married a Chico native and have been here now for 17 years.  I stayed home to raise my two children Libby and…

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