About Us
DeAnna Holman, a San Diego native has been in the Chico/Durham area for over 16 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Gerontology/Health Science from the University of Southern California, a Teaching Credential and Science Supplement from California State University, Chico and an AA Degree in Liberal Studies/ Photojournalism from Grossmont College in San Diego. She and Greg Holman have been married since 1997. DeAnna taught fifth grade until she had her three children and became a stay-at-home mom.
ABOUT US
The idea for Community Seeds came about as a family business venture brainstorm. At the heart of this idea, DeAnna Holman was looking to pursue a career in magazine publishing and web design. As a stay-at-home mom, she wished to work out of her home and provide her with a creative outlet. After brainstorming with family, brainstorming with friends and community polling,
Community Seeds and a web directory, The Chico Connection were born.
Community Seeds was the initial idea for DeAnna's business. It seemed as though the area could use a FREE, local magazine that could offer information on a variety of topics and showcase the works, talents, and ideas of community members. As the concept for the magazine grew, the idea of providing an eco friendly, on-line "e-magazine" arose. No need to search around town for the magazine, it will be right at your fingertips whenever you want to read it!
Community Seeds has become a successful magazine that shares ideas on sustainable living which includes: caring for the environment, caring for self, caring for community and caring for world communities. It is our hope that Community Seeds Eco Magazine can help people on their green journey to make small changes that would not normally have been made. Small changes make a world of difference!
Greg Holman, a Durham native, holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies and a teaching credential from California State University, Chico. He has been a 6th grade teacher in Paradise for 11 years and currently teaches Science, Math and Environmental Education at Evergreen 6th Grade Academy in Paradise. He also works for the Foundation for Environmental Education, writes grants, is involved with the PG&E Solar Schools program, is an almond farmer, and has been a volunteer firefighter for almost 18 years.
Greg Holman with wife, DeAnna
and their three kids ages 2, 4, and 6.
Amy Behlke, a Downeyville native, has lived in the Chico/Paradise area for 10 years. She currently lives in Magalia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Chico. She has been teaching 6th grade in Paradise for 8 years and is currently teaching English and Math at Evergreen 6th Grade Academy in Paradise. Amy has been married since 1999 and has two boys ages 2 and 4. She enjoys writing and written grants for her school and plans to write articles for Community Seeds.
Amy Behlke with Husband Jason and two boys, ages 2 and 4
DeAnna Holman with her kids, ages 3,5and 7
DeAnna Holman with Amy Behlke
DeAnna Holman
Owner, Publisher, Editor in Chief, Writer
info@communityseeds.com
(530) 570-5581
Amy Behlke
Associate Editor, Writer
amy@communityseeds.com
(530) 228-5365
Conor Rowell
Ad Rep, Writer
conor@communityseeds.com
Deborah Watt
Ad Rep
deborah@communityseeds.com
DeAnna Holman
Owner, Publisher, Editor in Chief, Writer
info@communityseeds.com
(530) 570-5581
Amy Behlke
Associate Editor, Writer
amy@communityseeds.com
(530) 228-5365
Cyndi Pereira
Sales and Marketing
cyndi@communityseeds.com
