Princeton Elementary - Staff

Morgan was born in San Luis Obispo, CA. She graduated from California State University, Chico with a BA in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Credential. She is currently attending CSU, Chico for her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been working for Princeton Elementary since 2009 as a Kindergarten/1st Grade/2nd Grade Teacher. Morgan has a cat named Murphy and a dog named Stella.

Morgan says what she enjoys most about Princeton Elementary is “working with my students and their families.”

Caitlin was born and raised in Chico, CA and loved the area so much she decided to stay! She graduated from California State University, Chico with a BA in Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.  During her time as an undergraduate, she volunteered in classrooms and taught fifteen two year olds at a local preschool. This is her second year teaching sixth grade at Princeton Elementary School.  She is also teaching fifth grade math for the first time this year.  Caitlin says ever since she was in second grade, she aspired to teach elementary students. 

When Caitlin is not a Princeton Elementary, she enjoys spending time outdoors.  She and her husband picked up backpacking when they got married four years ago, and love spending their free time in the back country.  As a teacher, she seeks to inspire her students to explore what the world has to offer and think critically about what they see and learn. Caitlin loves being part of the Princeton community because her students are hardworking, respectful, and a joy to teach.  She also appreciates the small class sizes at Princeton Elementary School because she feels it gives every student the opportunity to achieve their full potential.  In her class, Caitlin is able to give more focused instruction to meet the needs of each individual student.

Sandy has worked for PJUSD for 13 years. It is a job that she loves, including her co-workers, and the students. She runs the Computer Lab at Princeton Elementary. She has also worked at the Princeton Jr./Sr. High School.  She married a local man and together they had 2 girls, 1 boy, they have 6 grandkids.  She loves spending time with her grandkids out on the ranch. She has an awesome Beagle mix dog, named Beau and a beautiful longhaired cat, named Summer. 

Sandy grew up in the Princeton area and went to Princeton Elementary and Princeton Jr./Sr. High School. She says the highlight of her high school career were sports and music. Sandy says she enjoyed growing up in the country and living on a working ranch.  Her family raised cattle and sheep, grew prunes, walnuts, wine grapes, and almonds. They also ran a prune dehydrator, which many local students have worked at.  She says it was hard work but very rewarding.  She also worked at Alderson Ranch Supply for many years.

Initially Sandy worked in the travel industry after moving to Chico and attending Butte College and California State University, Chico.  She has been to England, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Greece, Mexico, and Hawaii, as well as up and down the West Coast.  When the airline she worked for went bankrupt, she decided it was a good time to receive more education and in an area of demand.  As computers, numbers, and math were of interest to Sandy, she applied to and attended Heald Business College in Santa Rosa. She received degrees in Accounting, Computer Programming, and Data Processing.  She was also an Office Manager and Bookkeeper for over 20 years before moving back to the Princeton area.

During the past 15 years, she has been involved with the Princeton 4-H Club as its Key Leader as well as Project Leader in cooking, arts and crafts, photography, and Swine.  She is most proud of the work the Princeton community has accomplished with fundraising efforts for various community members and causes.  Also, after moving back, Sandy went back to school and furthered her education and obtained a Designated Subject Credential in Computer Applications so she could proudly enjoy the job she has here today at Princeton Elementary.

Agripina was born in Florencia de Benito Juárez, Zacatecas, México. She came to the United States in 1980. She also attended Princeton Jr./Sr. High School and graduated in 1983. She has four children Leslie, Brenda, Martin, and Emmanuel. Leslie, Brenda, and Martin Graduated California State University, Chico. Emmanuel is currently attending CSU Chico.

Agripina enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and walking (especially at Bidwell Park in Chico, CA). She has a miniature French Poodle, her name is Morusa. Agripina enjoys working with the students and listening to their stories. She believes PJUSD is a great environment for students.