CCDS Office Staff (CCDS Main Office & Business Office Staff

My family has deep roots in the Orland area, where my grandparents were raised, met, and fell in love. My grandmother grew up on a farm in Orland, and farming practices remain close to my heart. I regularly attend the Farmers Convergence, which connects state funding with local schools and farmers, a wonderful way to bring fresh, local ingredients into school nutrition programs, support our farming community, and send produce boxes home with families to extend nutrition education beyond the classroom.

Before entering the education sector, I built an international career as the Director of Operations for a luxury brand in Paris and London. My husband is French (a soon to be credentialed Special Education Teacher), and our two boys, now proud CCDS students, were born in Paris. We relocated back to the U.S. in 2018, where I began working in Fiscal Services for several California school districts, gaining broad experience in school finance and operations.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from San Francisco State University with a focus in International Business and am a certified Chief Business Official from CASBO. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats, including Chief Financial Officer, Assistant CBO, Payroll and Accounts Receivable/Payable specialist, Food Service Director, and even Marketing and Web Design. I am currently working toward my CPA certification and believe in continuously learning and seeking professional development for myself and my team.

Education is at the heart of everything we do, and I’m passionate about matching resources to student success. I’m thrilled to join Chico Country Day School not only as your new Chief Business Officer but also as a proud CCDS parent with a vested interest in the success of our school community. My door is always open, and I value transparency, collaboration, and fiscal integrity.

When I’m not working, I enjoy adventuring and traveling with my family, swimming, exploring Bidwell Park with our pug, Lilly, and discovering new ways to stay active and inspired.

I’m a Chico native, wife, and mom of two kids who attend CCDS. When I’m not at school, I enjoy getting a little exercise, golfing, baking, spending time with loved ones, and playing with our two dogs. I'm privileged to be part of our community as a parent and staff member. Your kiddos bring me joy and I'm grateful to be part of this journey.

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 a position working as a law clerk in a local attorney's office.  I later became an office manager for a large medical software development company.

Then, my dream job came along: being “mom” to my two amazing kids. As a mom, you wear many hats and fill many roles. Of these various positions, one of my favorites was time spent at my children’s school: working in the classroom, running the school lunch program, and organizing fundraising events.  I think fondly upon my time with all the kids and getting to watch that entire student body grow up before my eyes.

I want to bring to CCDS that same energy and joy I found working at Notre Dame.  Watching kids of all ages develop into young citizens always makes me smile.  I am so excited to be joining the CCDS family, where every day seems like an episode of “America’s Got Talent!” – what amazing gift will your child be sharing today?  I can’t wait to find out!

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 each and every student who walks through our doors.

I love spending time with my husband and two daughters (and my two chocolate labs!) in the outdoors. We love hiking, boating, camping, and are currently trying to visit as many of our beautiful national parks as possible. One of my favorite quotes is from Mother Teresa: "Do ordinary things with extraordinary love."

Bio to come.

I’ve been in the Business Office at CCDS since 2022 and truly enjoy working with such an amazing team. I graduated from Chico State with my bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and later earned my Master’s in Management and Leadership from WGU. 

While at Chico State, and working at Tri Counties Bank, I met my now husband. After graduation, we moved to Sacramento and then to Santa Cruz for his job. I was fortunate to be able to stay home with our two boys when they were little, and we had an amazing experience living in a State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. We realized how much we missed Chico and decided to return in 2015 to raise our family here. They definitely aren't so little anymore.

In my free time, I love cheering on my boys in their various activities, spending time with my husband, and hanging out with our three French Bulldogs and our cat. I also LOVE to read—especially when I get to share my love of books with my kids—and I enjoy traveling, as well as anything Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Jurassic!

I graduated from Chico State with my teaching credential in 1998. I moved to Napa a year later where I taught for three years before my husband and I moved back to Chico to start a family. I substituted on and off in Chico Unified while raising our two boys until my older son started Kindergarten at CCDS in 2008. That year I began volunteering in the classroom and chairing different Parent/Teacher Partnership events. In 2011, I also returned to substituting since my younger son started school. In 2014, I began coordinating the Independent Study program and teaching the Home School students, Advisory and an elective class. I've recently added purchasing and accounting to my independent study role at CCDS.

I remember Mrs. Weston, my sophomore English teacher distinctly! I can still picture her in my head and hear her South African accent like it was yesterday. English was never my best or favorite subject, but while Mrs. Weston had high expectations of her students, her great sense of humor made the class enjoyable for me and lessened my fear of participating. With her guidance and love of teaching, I lived up to her expectations (at least most of them)!

Since elementary school, I have been lucky enough to have traveled to over ten different countries around the world and experience amazing adventures in each one! When students meet with me for Independent Study, I am always excited to hear about where their travels will take them. It brings back fond memories for me, and I enjoy pinning their travel destinations on my world map for all to see!

Bio coming soon!

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 will also be discussed. I'm excited to share my love for cooking with the students at CCDS!