I started teaching my teaching career in  fourth grade at Saint Matthew’s Catholic school in San Mateo.  I also taught in the middle school and the resource program there.  I started at CCDS in 2006 teaching sixth and seventh grade history and language arts.  I moved back to fourth grade in 2015. My favorite teacher…

I am thrilled to join the CCDS community! This will be my sixth year teaching fourth grade. Previously, I taught 4th and 4/5th grade in San Leandro, CA. I earned my undergraduate degree and teaching credential from California State University, Chico. I was lucky to serve as a student-teacher at CCDS and fell in love…

I was lucky enough to join CCDS in 2000. Prior to that I taught for 12 years in Pleasant Hill and 4 years in Antioch. My children attended CCDS which reinforced what we wanted our kids to learn: respect and responsibility. My husband and I are so proud of them because they still live by…

I feel so blessed everyday that I step foot on our amazing campus. We have the BEST students, families and staff. I have been a part of our community since 2012, starting as a parent and now as a teacher.  My experience being in the classroom as a volunteer and room parent reminded me of…

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…

I am so excited to continue my teaching career at Chico Country Day. I’ve been involved at the school as a parent since 2008 and many students may remember me from teaching Hacky Sack for PE, doing the Kindergarten murals around campus, and singing at All School Sing. I love the teaching philosophy at CCDS…

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…

Hi! I am a born and raised Chicoan and proud CCDS alumni! I attended Cabrillo College in Aptos, CA to play volleyball. I spent two years there, but ultimately missed home and moved back to be close to family. I attended Chico State, where I received both my undergraduate degree and teaching credential. I also…

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…