Hello CCDS families! I am Shannon Lawson, and I’m excited to begin another year at Chico Country Day School.  I am originally from the Bay Area, but I have called Chico my home for over twenty years. My husband and I have three amazing children – all of whom attended CCDS!  After receiving my undergraduate…

Hello CCDS! I am overjoyed to be joining the team as a 2nd grade teacher! This will be my second year teaching, but prior to that I have been a preschool teacher as well as a communications trainer. I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education along with my multiple subject credential at Grand…

Greetings CCDS! I received my Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Humboldt State University, and worked in the field for a couple seasons studying Northern spotted owls and field botany before I began to lean into my natural affinity for teaching. I received my multiple subject teaching credential concurrently with my Master of Education with…

I absolutely love teaching at CCDS and feel incredibly privileged to spend my time doing something I am so passionate about.  Our school is a magical place -the kiddos, the families, the staff, the philosophy and vision of education that is shared all adds to the sparkle and shine of CCDS.  This will be my…

I’m thrilled to join this amazing school community and embark on my first year teaching 1st grade! While this is my debut in a 1st-grade classroom, I bring 16 years of experience in elementary education—including 11 years in special education and 5 years as a reading intervention specialist. My background has deepened my passion for…

My husband and I moved to Chico in 1994 and have 4 daughters, all of whom attended CCDS! My favorite teacher was Mrs. Kiss, my 4th grade teacher!  Who wouldn’t love that name?  I loved that she read to our class every single day! My favorite field trip, as a student, was going to the Wonder…

I’ve been at CCDS since the first year. I ran the After School Program while attending college and obtaining my teaching credential. I knew right away that this school was where I wanted to teach. Since then, I’ve taught a year of 3rd grade, a year of 4th grade and 17 years of Kindergarten. This…

Hello CCDS Families! My name is Annie Finney and I love the awesome community at Chico Country Day! I am thrilled to teach kindergarten with the best team in town. It is truly an honor to foster a love of learning in young scholars. Kindergarten is a time of great exploration and fantastic growth, there…

Aloha! I’m Serena Hawkley, kindergarten teacher, CCDS parent, and costume enthusiast (yes, I’ve taught as a gumball machine and a banana). My classroom is usually loud, messy, hands-on, and full of laughter. My classroom is a caring little family where we explore, create, and learn how to express big emotions in healthy ways. I’m all…