Mary Cox
Executive Director/Superintendent
CORE Butte Charter School
Mary Cox is the Superintendent/Executive Director of CORE Butte Charter School, a TK–12 personalized learning hybrid school in Chico, CA. Since joining CORE in 2005, she has launched innovative programs, including a College Model hybrid high school, and served as High School Director before assuming her current role in 2016. Mary serves on the APlus+ Advisory Council, CCSA Member Council, El Dorado Charter SELPA Executive Committee, and is President of the Butte/Glenn ACSA Chapter as well as a member of the ACSA Region 2 Executive Board. In 2024, she chaired the California State Women in Leadership Symposium and was recognized as Superintendent of the Year for Butte/Glenn ACSA and Outstanding Woman Leader for ACSA Region 2. A passionate advocate for school choice and personalized education, Mary works to expand flexibility and options for students and families. She earned her degrees and credentials from California State University, Chico.
