Stories and voices from the Butte County Office of Education

BCOE Voices

Mary Ellen Garrahy: Where Purpose and Potential Meet

“Empowering students to thrive makes my job feel rewarding and purposeful,” writes Mary Ellen Garrahy for BCOE Voices.
Holly Harding: Dreaming Big and Innovating

“I say to my colleagues, to all of us: adelante—let’s keep moving forward, together,” writes Holly Harding for BCOE Voices.
Kraig Morgan: Healthy Choices Start with Education

“We put students first by teaching and encouraging them to become successful with good food choices in a world full of bad ones,” writes Kraig Morgan for BCOE Voices.
Ann Bates: Gratitude for Collaboration

“BCOE’s motto, ‘Where Students Come First,’ is the cornerstone of everything we do,” writes Ann Bates for BCOE Voices. “That belief drives me to give my all, even on the busiest of days.”
Derick Leiz: Finding Purpose in Education

“My role isn’t just about technical issues—it’s about empowering teachers so they can engage students,” says Derick Leiz for BCOE Voices.
Liz Olsen: The Value of Inclusion

“All students, regardless of their abilities, deserve the opportunity to access the world in their own way,” says Liz Olsen for BCOE Voices.
From the Editor: Welcome to BCOE Today

BCOE Communications Officer Travis Souders welcomes you to BCOE Today, a new blog sharing stories and perspectives from BCOE.
Maria Bravo: A Year for Reflection

“My first year at the Butte County Office of Education has been nothing short of transformative,” says Maria Bravo for BCOE Voices.