Dear Ready Springs Families and Community Partners,
I am thrilled to return to Nevada County and serve as the new principal of Ready Springs School! I was born in San Jose. My family moved to Grass Valley when I was ten, and I attended elementary, middle, and high school right here in our local community. This area has shaped who I am, and I am grateful to be back home, where I can give back to the place that has given me so much.
After graduating from Chico State, I began my teaching career in Santa Rosa, where I met my wife, who is also a teacher! We have twins (a boy and a girl) who are teachers as well. I have taught at both the elementary and middle school levels for the bulk of my career. Ten years ago, I decided to become a principal, and I have served as the principal of an elementary school in Santa Rosa for the last nine years. This summer, we made the move to Penn Valley, and I’m honored to now be a part of the Ready Springs staff and community.
In my spare time, I enjoy cars, playing sports (including basketball, golf, and pickleball), water sports, building, creating, and fixing things that are broken.
We are small enough to know every child personally, yet large enough to offer rich academic and social-emotional programs. As your principal, I believe deeply in teamwork, striving to be your best, and treating others with kindness and respect. I also believe that students learn best when they feel comfortable, supported, and happy at school, and that will be a top priority for me every day.
As we begin this new chapter together, I’m excited to continue building on the outstanding programs already in place, including:
Meaningful Enrichment (Me Time)
A dedicated time each day to meet students where they are academically—offering support or enrichment based on individual needs.
After School Opportunities
ASES After School Program
Skate Club
Homework Help
Cross Country
Basketball,
Volleyball
Moutain Biking
Track
Leadership
Electives
A broad selection of engaging electives, such as:
Academic Support
Agriculture
Art
Garden
Leadership
Skateboarding
Study Skills
Wood Working
Technology Integration
1:1 Chromebooks
Lego
Robotics
IXL for math
Lexia for Reading and Phonics
Google Classrooms for Collaboration and Learning
Behavior and Social-Emotional Support
Restorative Justice Practices
Check-In/Check-Out systems to support student success
I am truly excited to get to know each of you and to work together to help every student thrive. Here's to a fantastic year ahead, full of connection, learning, and growth!
Warmly,
Patrick Eagle