She taught elementary school for seven years and then stayed involved in education while she raised her own children. After Nancy's children finished school, she became a fundraiser for children's causes. Because of her long-time involvement with CSU, Chico and her love of children, Nancy wanted to help students become teachers through scholarships. It was a perfect match when Sarah Fry, director of Development for the College of Communication and Education, told Nancy and Jack about a relatively new program at CSU, Chico. The Integrated Teacher Core Program is a blended program that entering freshmen can select to obtain a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Credential in four years of full - time college work.
Students work in schools with teachers and students each semester of the program.
Jack graduated from Ball State University with a double major in mathematics and physical education. He then obtained a masters in education from UC Santa Barbara, where he taught and coached the golf team. Jack went into university administration at UCSB, and then became the alumni director at the University of Houston. After leaving Houston, he started his own business and later returned to higher education. Jack served as the director of Alumni and Parent Relations at CSU, Chico for over two years, leaving in August 2000 to marry Nancy.