07/28/2026
Please meet, Mrs. Bainbridge, our amazing TK/K teacher at Paradise Elementary.
I'm so excited to be teaching transitional kindergarten and kindergarten for the amazing kids of Paradise Elementary. This is my 21st year of teaching. I spent many years teaching high school Spanish, a handful of years as a reading intervention teacher, and over ten years teaching a transitional kindergarten and kindergarten combo class.
I have a passion for making learning engaging and have spent many years leading school garden programs and outdoor education. I love helping students discover the outdoors through science and exploration. You may find me running, biking, kayaking, and enjoying the outdoors. Coaching, playing, and officiating basketball have always been a big part of my life. You may even see me officiating local basketball games outside of school. Although I grew up in the Lake Almanor area, I've also had some unforgettable adventures, including being an exchange student in Brazil, where I water-skied on a lake with piranhas, lived in a real cave in Spain, and rode a camel across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
One of my favorite children's books is Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig because it reminds us to stay calm and appreciate what really matters. My favorite song is "Nobody Right, Nobody Wrong" by Michael Franti, a song that reflects the kindness, respect, and understanding for others that I hope to bring into my classroom each day.