Governing Board
Parents are invited to submit their interest in open positions on the Governing Board in early April. Candidates submit a letter of interest by a deadline set at the end of April. Ballots are then sent home to all families (one vote per family) and are dropped off in the office before school during the first week in May. Ballots are publicly counted in the office. Results are announced via email, posted on the website, and on the school Facebook page.
Board President
Heather Swenson
Email: hswenson@paradisecccs.org
Term: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027
I was born in Sacramento, and moved to Paradise at age 4. I went to Ponderosa Elementary, Paradise Intermediate and PHS. After graduating High school I moved to Sacramento where I went through vocational school and worked for Sutter Roseville Hospital for about 5 years. In 2006 I moved to Chico and started working for Chico State at the Student Health Center. Five years later I moved back to Paradise where I met my husband Greg and we now have 2 beautiful children. We lost our home in the Campfire but were able to rebuild and are so grateful to have moved back to Paradise. I’ve enjoyed serving on the board since 2021.
Community Board Member
Mary Rich
Email: mrich@paradisecccs.org
Term: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027
I’ve lived in the town of Paradise for almost 50 years. I raised 3 children who attended Paradise Schools, were involved in the arts, and school sports. My entire career has been in the field of education: school secretary, day care provider, teacher, and I have a Masters Degree in Education
Community Board Member
Email: mickey@paradisecccs.org
Term: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027
I am a Butte County native and have lived and worked in Paradise most of my life. I raised my children here and believe the Paradise schools are some of the best in California. I have a technical background and was the volunteer teacher at the Paradise Girls Who Code Club from 2015 until November 2018. I have worked in public service for more than 26 years. I am the current Assistant District Manager for the Paradise Irrigation District, where I am dedicated to providing clean and dependable water to the Paradise Community. I was appointed as a community representative here at the Paradise Children’s Community Charter School Board in 2024 and look forward to serving my term with kindness, dedication, and integrity.
Parent Board Member
Bryar Hopkins
Email: bhopkins@paradisecccs.org
Term: July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025
I was born and raised in Paradise and attended the public schools in town. I currently work for REACH Air Medical as a Flight Paramedic on a helicopter, and I am also a volunteer firefighter with Butte County Fire Company 33. After the Camp Fire I moved to chico. My daughter began attending TK at CCCS while located in chico and we gladly continued at CCCS when the Paradise Campus reopened. This year we moved back to the ridge after purchasing a House in Magalia. I’m very excited to serve the school and the community as a member of the CCCS School Board.
Secretary & Parent Board Member
Bridget Rangel
Email: brangel@paradisecccs.org
Term: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026
I came from the Bay Area to Chico to study at Chico State where I got a BA in Liberal Studies. I was a preschool teacher at Innovative Preschool in Chico for 5 years. I am currently working at Parent Infant Programs helping families with Early Intervention. I have been working with families for 13 years and I love seeing families and their children grow. I have a daughter who is currently going to CCCS. I would like to continue to help our school grow through serving as a member of the CCCS school board.