Meet Our Faculity

School Principal Barbara Genera

I started my teaching career in 1968 after receiving my Bachelor of Arts degree through CA State University at Chico and my California teaching credential.  I taught in the Public School system in Williams for a total of six years.  I began teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes School when it reopened in 1978.  I have taught almost all grade levels including preschool and prekindergarten during my teaching career.  In 1987 I accepted the position as principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School.  In the same year I enrolled in the Educational Administrator’s

program at St. Mary’s College in Moraga and received by Masters Degree from St. Mary’s in 1990.  I finished the final phase of the California Administrative Credential in May of 1993.

Our Lady of Lourdes School has been a part of my life for almost thirty years.  I have dedicated myself to the school’s success both spiritually and academically.  I enjoy each day interacting with the students.  The student’s compassion and love for one another and for the staff have continued to inspire me each year.  Our school continues to thrive because of parent participation.  It is a joy each day to come to work and interact with the students, staff, and parents.

Mrs. Chalker Pre School & Pree K

Bio coming soon.

Mrs. Hodges Pre School & Pree K

Director Pre School, Pre Kindergarten & Extended.    I started at Our Lady of Lourdes in 1995 as a Pre School Teacher. I received my Certificate in Early Childhood Education at Yuba College. I became Director of the Pre School, Pre Kindergarten & Extended Day Care in 1997. My three daughters, Kayla, Carly and Kellie, have all graduated from our school.

Mrs. Hester Kindergarten Teacher

I graduated from CSU, Chico, with a degree in Health Sciences and a  minor in math.  I got my teaching credential at Portland State University in Oregon.  I taught middle school for 8 years in Portland  and high school for two years in California.  I was a Girl Scout troop leader for 4 years.  I am so happy to be at OLL because my children go   here and I really appreciate the caring atmosphere of the school.

Mrs. Croghan 1rst/2nd Gra

I started at Our Lady of Lourdes School as a volunteer when my son Michael was a student here. During that time I was going to California State University Chico to become a teacher. I started teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes in 1995.

Ms. Arias 3rd/4th Grades

I am very happy to say that this is my 2nd year at OLL. I completed my Bachelors Degree through Notre Dame de Namur University (formerly known as College of Notre Dame when I attended). My Credential and Masters course work was completed through National University. I am pleased to say that my family and I were drawn to OLL because of its strong spiritual and academic focus in education. As a parent, I have been very happy with my daughter's educational goals and proud of her achievements. As part of the OLL staff, I am aware of how fortunate we are to have such wonderful supportive parents. Thank You.

Mrs. Vann Teacher 5th, 6th & Grades

I attended the University of California Davis, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2002.  My teaching credential course work was completed at Chapman University.  I student taught here at Our Lady of Lourdes,  as well as at Witter Ranch Elementary in the Natomas Unified School  District.  This is my third year as a teacher.  I find that students in the fifth and sixth grades are beginning to form their own thoughts and opinions and I enjoy being there with them as they develop into young, thinking, questioning individuals.  Their new insights are often refreshing!

Miss McGowan Teacher 5th/6th & 7th/8th Grades

I grew up in Davis and attended St. James Parish School and St. Francis High School in Sacramento. I am a graduate of Cal Poly, SLO with a bachelor’s in Agribusiness. After working in the industry for a few years, I went back to school and received my Single Subject Teaching Credential in Agriculture from CSU, Chico. I taught high school agriculture in Manteca for one year. I then returned back to Colusa County and began teaching at Our Lady of Lourdes in 2004. This is my third year at OLL.   I enjoy teaching here because of the parent involvement and tight community.

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