Freeman Elementary

August 1, 2024

 

Dear Freeman Learning Community,

                               

It is with great pride that I welcome you to Freeman Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. This past year we accomplished a great deal and these accomplishments would not have been possible without your support. I am excited to begin my twelfth year as the Freeman principal and feel both honored and humbled to be your principal. 

I would like to take a moment to tell you about myself.  I grew up in a small town called Galt on a Dairy farm.  My father was a farm laborer who worked more than 100 hours per week.  He modeled for me hard work, perseverance, and a never- give-up attitude.  Working on a dairy farm was hard work!  Soon after graduating from Galt High School in 1996 I attended Chico State.  It was there while volunteering at an after-school program that I found my calling or my life’s purpose.  I knew that I was born to be an educator.  I spent 12 years in college trying to learn as much as I could about education, earning my bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees as well as both teaching and administrative services credentials. My formal preparation really prepared me for the work that I do at Freeman Elementary School.   

When I am not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, bike riding, watching football, reading, and staying current with best practices in education.  I also enjoy traveling.  I would like to visit Vietnam, Thailand or Japan one day and experience those cultures.     

I would like to take a moment to state my vision for this upcoming school year.  Here are my top three priority areas for 2024-2025. 

       By working together with our families we will be sure to meet our vision and goals this year.   

 

With Gratitude,