Academics at Champion
I first became aquainted with Champion when my oldest son, Dana, entered as a Freshmen back in 1999. He and my youngest son, Sean, are both Champion graduates. I have two older daughters, 
Stephanie 
age 31 and Sarah age 28 who have blessed me with six beautiful grandchildren. Dana is also married and has a daughter. I remember the first orientation I attended way back when and I knew then that I wanted to be a teacher here. At that time, I was teaching 5th through 8th grades at a small private school in Paradise. Since I had no formal training, I decided to go back to school so I could better my chances to get hired! When Sean was entering his Senior year, I was encouraged by a friend to apply. I knew I wasn’t qualified with a degree yet so I took on the role of Gideon and placed a fleece before God. I told Him that if He wanted me to work at Champion, He could make it happen. Well, I’ve been teaching here as well as obtaining my degree from Chico State ever since.
Along the way, I have experienced personal trials. My husband and I separated and have divorced but the support I have received here is immeasurable. The Champion family that draws so many parents and students has taken on a personal application for me. I am so thankful that I have been accepted. It is those relationships with staff as well as students and families that has enabled my growth as a teacher and a woman of God.
Currently, I am teaching seven preps including a Prealgebra/Algebra 1 combination, Algebra 2, Consumer Math, Junior High World Studies, Junior High Life Science, and 9th grade English. Yes, I am a bit overwhelmed but I love the students and I love math so I press on in spite of all the correcting of papers! I am finishing my last semester at Chico State before entering the credential program which I would like to accomplish at Champion. I love everything about teaching here and know that it is God’s call on my life. How blessed I am to be doing what I love. I also do stats for the football team and am the biggest fan of all Champion sports!