In 2005 Mary began working at CORE @ The Camptonville Academy (now CORE Butte Charter School) in Chico, Ca. Mary worked to develop a new College Model high school program and in 2016 became the Executive Director of CORE Butte. Mary Cox earned her Administrative Services Credential, Master’s Degree, Credentials, and Bachelor’s Degree through California State University, Chico, and has worked formally in both traditional and charter school education since 2001.