Richele graduated from Sacramento State with a BA in Liberal Studies and has been in the field of education since 1997. Originally from the Bay Area, she and her husband, Jason, have two energetic boys, ages 11 and 5. Mrs. Cooley loves taking her boys on adventures or spending time at the beach.

Richele says, “Second grade will be a year to grow together and I hope to inspire my students to continue their passion for learning. I strive to create a positive, collaborative learning community in which all students feel welcome, respected, and able to do their very best learning. I cannot wait to take this journey with you.”