CCDS Office Staff (CCDS Main Office & Business Office Staff
Office Mgr & Attendance
I am lucky enough to have worked in the preschool at CCDS for 11 years before becoming the Office Manager 10 years ago. I'm now on my 23rd year at this wonderful school! I love getting to know the students and families, I enjoy watching our amazing teachers connect with students, and my co-workers are truly the BEST!
I met my husband here in Chico - we started dating in 8th grade at Bidwell Jr. High School. We're now officially empty nesters but keep busy with our grown children with boating, pool time, concerts, road trips, and dog playdates. Both my children attended CCDS and still live in Chico. My son is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and my daughter is an English teacher. I will also become a "grammy" this fall and could not be more excited! #CCDSFAMILY
Chief Business Officer
I joined CCDS in 2022. I’ve worn many hats throughout my 20-year career in education – middle school teacher, grant director, elected board member, community college Dean, parent, and now CBO!
I am a native of Encinitas, California where I grew up surfing, skateboarding, and eating fresh fruits and veggies out of my dad’s huge garden. I married into a family that has deep Chico roots and, seven years ago, we made the move from San Diego. My wife and I have a son in middle school, two adult daughters that live close by and our 1st grandbaby is on the way! I love gardening, listening to music on vinyl, collecting vintage garden décor, and cooking for friends.
I have to give a shout-out to two favorite teachers. Mrs. Williams, My high school Algebra teacher, showed me that math could be fun and interesting and told me I was good at it. She gave me the confidence that lead me to study math and statistics in college and ultimately pursue finance as a career. Mr. Scott was my middle school English teacher. He was funny and kind and taught me how to enjoy reading, how to think about books, and search for deeper meaning in stories.
I’m excited and honored to be part of the CCDS family!
MS Office Mgr & Attendance
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!
Health Aide/Enrollment
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 a while. I first joined the CCDS community as a parent in 2018 and have two children who currently attend. My family enjoys staying active, getting outdoors and playing with our pets. I consider it a great privilege to serve our wonderful students and families along with our amazing staff!
School Communications
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."
Human Resources
I am so excited to be joining the CCDS Family! I graduated from Chico State with my bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management in 2007. I met my now husband while working at Tri Counties Bank. After graduating, I moved to Sacramento, then to Santa Cruz for my husband’s job. I was super lucky to be able to be a stay-at-home mom when my two boys were born, and we had so much fun living in a State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains! We soon realized that we missed Chico and wanted to raise our family here, and returned in 2015.
Growing up, my favorite teacher was Mr. Lee, in 5th grade. I remember really loving learning about weather science, clouds and how and why the weather behaved as it did, and having dance parties when we couldn’t sit still. I loved that he was engaging, and not afraid to have fun and be silly with the kids.
I enjoy spending time with my husband and boys, as well as our 2 dogs, and 3 cats. I also love reading, especially sharing my love of books with my boys, traveling to new places, and anything Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter!
Accounting/Indep. Study
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!
Jeff Hall
PE Aide/Yard Duty
Nutrition Services Manager
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!