Staff Directory
Kimberly Akimoff
Miss Akimoff is one of our Fourth Grade Teachers and she has her California credential, ACSI Credential and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Miss Akimoff has been in Christian education since 1992 and has been with Redding Christian School since 2015.
Ashley Bailey
Mrs. Ashley is the Lead Preschool teacher at Redding Christian School. She earned her Early Education Certificate at Shasta College and has been teaching at Redding Christian School since 2020. Ashley was in the first Senior graduating class at Redding Christian in 2003 and has wanted to come back and teach.
Email: abailey@reddingchristian.com
Dave Baskeyfield
Mr. Baskeyfield joined Redding Christian in 2025. He will join the 6th grade Bible team, High School math, and our HS/MS Chaplain. Mr. Baskeyfield is a former pastor, youth worker, and math teacher.
Andrew Bassett
Andrew Basset joined RCS in 2024 as Resource Teacher and Paraprofessional. He has a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from Simpson University and began working in education in 2000.
Email: abasset@reddingchristian.com
Marti Bigelow
Mrs. Bigelow teaches High School math and provides support for administration. She is also the Guidance Counselor for the high school and National Honor Society advisor. Mrs. Bigelow has her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics with an emphasis on Statistics and has her California Teaching Credential. Mrs. Bigelow has been with the RCS family since 2005.
Kim Boontjer
Kim joined the RCS team in 2025 as a preschool aide. Kim has always loved working with kids. She was the Nursery Coordinator for years at her church, and has been a nanny for various RCS families
Nicole Brawley
Mrs. Brawley teaches 5th grade at RCS. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Simpson University, and has her California Multiple Subject Teaching credential. Mrs. Brawley had over 15 years’ experience as a classroom teacher before joining the RCS family in 2022.
Abbie Brink
Abbie Brink serves as a co-preschool teacher at Redding Christian School. She earned her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Certificate in Bible from Shasta Bible College. With six years of experience as a preschool teacher, Miss Abbie has also homeschooled children and supported traditional classrooms as an aide, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to her role.
Email: abrink@reddingchristian.com
Nicole Burnett
Mrs. Burnett is our 2nd grade teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Teacher Education from Shasta Bible College with a minor in Biblical Studies. Mrs. Burnett taught at RCS from 2002-2007 and returned to Redding Christian in 2015.
Jenn Callaway
Mrs. Callaway is a 2nd grade teacher. She graduated from CSU Chico with a BA in Liberal Studies and an area of concentration in English as a Second Language. She has a CLAD Multiple Subject Teaching credential. She had many years of teaching experience in both public and private schools before joining RCS in 2018.
Kayla Chaney
Kayla Chaney is the Kitchen Director at Redding Christian School. With over a decade of experience in the food service industry, she has honed her expertise in both restaurant and educational settings. Before joining RCS, she owned and operated a successful vegan bakery and catering company in Redding. Kayla is passionate about serving students, viewing food as not just nourishment but a way to foster connection and create a welcoming, enjoyable atmosphere.
Email: kchaney@reddingchristian.com
Joe Choi
Joe joined RCS as a sub at the end of the 2023 school year. In 2025 he joined our high school staff teaching 9th Grade Honors English, 10th Grade English, 11th Grade English, HS Leadership Essentials, and MS Creative Writing. He has a BA in English from Rutgers University and has had many years of teaching and ministry experience before joining RCS.
Email: jchoi@reddingchristian.com
Matt Clark
Mr. Clark is RCS’s Campus Safety Officer. He retired from the California Highway Patrol and EMT officer after 26 years. He joined RCS in 2023.
Cori Crofts
Mrs. Cori Crofts joined Redding Christian in 2025. She will be teaching 7th grade History and Math. Cori just moved back to the Redding area and has been in Christian education for several years.
Email: ccrofts@reddingchristian.com
Debbi Darrah
Mrs. Darrah is our school secretary. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2014.
Email: ddarrah@reddingchristian.com
Kara Deardorf
Mrs. Kara Deardorf joined us in 2025. She will be teaching MS Yearbook and helping with lunch supervision.
Jessica Dormer
Mrs. Dormer teaches 3rd grade. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Mrs. Dormer has been with Redding Christian since 2022.
Email: jdormer@reddingchristian.com
Jessica Douglas
Ms. Douglas teaches 1st grade. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Intercultural Studies as well as her California Teaching Credential. Ms. Douglas has over 15 years of teaching experience and has been with the RCS family since 2018.
Annette Erickson
Mrs. Annette Erickson joined Redding Christian in 2025. She will be teaching Science for 7th and 8th grades. She has taught science in co-op schools for several years and also works with service dogs.
Dr. Heather Evans
Dr. Evans teaches high school Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science and College Biology. She is also the advisor for the newly formed Redding Christian FFA. Dr. Evans has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Redding for 28 years and holds a preliminary secondary credential in biology, animal science, and agriculture. She has been with RCS since 2021.
Email: hevans@reddingchristian.com
Matthew Frampton
Matt Frampton joined Redding Christian School in 2024, bringing his passion for music and worship to his role as K-4 elementary music teacher, 5th grade and high school choir director, and pre-algebra instructor. With over 20 years of experience as a worship leader and volunteer in various music ministries, he brings a wealth of knowledge and heart for service. He completed a two-year music internship through King’s College, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Simpson University, and has been working as a local substitute teacher for the past several years.
Ardella Fry
Mrs. Fry joined Redding Christian School in 2023 and is currently assisting with our Resource Program. She has served in public and private schools as a teacher, migrant ed aide, volleyball coach and “Search and Teach” therapist.
Email: afry@reddingchristian.com
Kevin Fry
Mr. Fry is the MS/HS Principal. He holds an ACSI all-levels Principal license and Administrative credential. He has been a public and private school administrator for over 30 years. Raised in Oregon he has served in Oregon, Guatemala, Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mr. Fry joined the RCS team in 2023.
Email: kfry@reddingchristian.com
Jacqueline Garber
Jackie is an Elementary Classroom Aide, but has previously nurtured our after-care students since 2016. She has been involved in various ministry positions over the years and loves our students!
Todd Garber
Todd is one of our campus security officers. He joined RCS in 2025. Todd is retired Cal Fire and served for 28 years.
Becky Gartin
Becky Gartin teaches middle and high school P.E. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Spanish, as well as her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with CLAD emphasis from CSU, Chico. She has been an educator since 2001, joining RCS in 2024.
Email: bgartin@reddingchristian.com
Joy Goodman
Joy Goodman is the 6th-grade math teacher and also leads elementary PE at Redding Christian School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Diversified Liberal Arts and a Multiple Subject teaching credential from Simpson College. Joy is also one of our volleyball coaches.
Adelle Hall
Mrs. Hall teaches morning and afternoon Pre-Kindergarten sessions and is the Director of the Preschool. Mrs. Hall has been teaching at RCS since 2006. She also taught and served as the Administrator for a small church school for 5 years in Shingletown. She attended University of Phoenix and Shasta College earning her teaching and director certificate.
Email: ahall@reddingchristian.com
Kelly Harrison
Kelly Harrison joined RCS as a kindergarten aid in 2024.
Angela Henderson
Mrs. Henderson is the school’s Finance Manager and Student Council Advisor where she puts her gifts of administration to good use. She has been with RCS since December 2017.
Chris Henderson
Mr. Henderson handles the school’s janitorial and maintenance needs keeping the campus and classrooms looking great. He is everyone’s favorite “Mr. Fix It.” He has been at RCS since 2016.
Janet Henry
Mrs. Henry teaches 8th Grade Bible & Algebra, and 9th Grade New Testament Survey Math. She has her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Oregon State University and has been with Redding Christian School since its beginning in 1991.
Email: jhenry@reddingchristian.com
Jeremy Hinshaw
Jeremy Hinshaw teaches High School and Middle School Art. He holds a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Studio Art and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education. Jeremy taught High School art for fifteen years in Anchorage, Alaska before going on staff with Reign Ministries as a Youth Missions Pastor, taking high school and college students on international mission trips in the summer months.
Robin Honzell
Robin joined RCS in 2023 as a Classroom Aide. She has been an active parent in the classroom, and we are so excited to have her join our team!
Jamie Jones
Mrs. Jones is one of the Resource Teachers at Redding Christian School. She graduated with her BA at Simpson University with another year of credential coursework. For the last 13 years she has taught in many different capacities such as a school aide, reading instructor, high school small group leader as well as a dance instructor. She joined RCS in 2023.
Email: jjones@reddingchristian.com
Janet Magly
Mrs. Magly has been with Redding Christian School since 2006. In her time at RCS, she has held a variety of support staff positions. She is currently an Aide for various elementary classrooms, along with working yard duty for elementary recesses and lunch. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern California College (now known as Vanguard University).
Email: jmagly@reddingchristian.com
Kim Martorano
Mrs. Martorano enjoys teaching music to students of all ages and has been teaching and working as a musician for 15 years. Mrs. Martorano teaches intermediate and concert Bands and choir for middle school and high school. She earned her B.A. in Music from CSU Sacramento, and her M.A in Music from CSU Long Beach. She started teaching at Redding Christian School in 2023.
Lauren Mauldin
Lauren joined the Office Team in 2023 as our new Admissions Director and Event Coordinator. She previously served in the classrooms both as a Teacher’s Aide, Yard Duty and Elementary Music Teacher. She has happily been a part of the amazing team here at RCS since 2021.
Cameron Mays
Cameron joined Redding Christian School in 2023 as a part of our Janitorial and Maintenance Staff. He does a great job keeping the school a clean and safe space for students and staff alike.
Hanna Mazzeo
Hanna joined the Redding Christian team in 2024 as our Aftercare Director. She is well known by the RCS families, having substituted in aftercare and the classrooms before her permanent position.
Heather McLean
Heather joined the RCS team in 2025 and teaches 5th grade. She has a BA in psychology and is currently working on her Masters in Divinity.
Amanda Memeo
Coach Memeo joined the RCS team in 2023 and teaches elementary and middle school PE. You will also see her out on the basketball court coaching.
Email: amemeo@reddingchristian.com
Michelle Moore
Mrs. Moore joined the RCS community in 2014, moving here from the Midwest. She has her BS in Elementary Education from North Central University and her Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University Irvine. Mrs. Moore has worked at various levels in the elementary school, currently teaching Middle School History, computer electives, along with helping lead professional and curriculum development for RCS.
Email: mmoore@reddingchristian.com
Carolyn Murray
Mrs. Murray teaches High School English. She holds three degrees: a Bachelors in English from Wheaton College, a Masters in English from California State East Bay, and a Masters in Fine Art: Theatre from University of Idaho. She has 29 years of teaching experience. She also makes theatre here at RCS and locally. She joined RCS in 2023.
Email: cmurray@reddingchristian.com
Nancy Noller
Mrs. Noller is one of our Resource/Intervention teachers and has over 20 years of teaching experience. She works weekly with many of our K – 12th grade students. Mrs. Noller has a BA in Education and a CA Multiple Subject Teaching credential and has special needs experience. Mrs. Noller has been with RCS since 2019.
Email: nnoller@reddingchristian.com
Nicole Olmos
Mrs. Olmos has taught Elementary School Art since 2020 at Redding Christian School. She enjoys her students very much, and they put a smile on her face and make her laugh each and every day. She serves every student from Kindergarten to 5th Grade Elementary, which means she gets to work with over 300 students each week! It’s an art-making whirlwind, but she loves it! During her years at Redding Christian School, her students have participated in the Turtle Bay Famous Artist Contest, winning each year, with over 60 students having had their art displayed in the museum!
Aaron Ostrowski
Mr. Ostrowski is the High School Spanish teacher at Redding Christian. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in philosophy and Spanish, as well as a California Teaching credential. He studied abroad in Costa Rica where he attended the Universidad Nacional. After 7 years of teaching experience, 2023 is his first year with RCS.
Gabriella Pack
Mrs. Pack teaches High School English for Freshmen and Sophomores, along with an Art-Photography class. Mrs. Pack has her BA in Christian Teacher’s Education with an emphasis in Theology. Mrs. Pack also has experience working with children and youth, especially teenagers for over 15 years in counseling and through various other outlets. Mrs. Pack’s joined RCS in 2023.
Email: gpack@reddingchristian.com
Kassie Pantha
Kassie joined us in 2024 as one of our first-grade aides. She graduated from RCS in 2020 and has her A.S. in Office and Computer Technologies.
Andrew Paradis
Mr. Paradis teaches the high school science classes. He has been in Christian Education since 1992 and joined RCS in the fall of 2018. Mr. Paradis has a B.S. in Natural Sciences from Washington Baptist Teacher College and ACSI certification.
Alexis Persinger
Mrs. Persinger teaches Kindergarten. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Simpson University. She began teaching in 2022, and joined RCS in 2023.
Erika Piper
Mrs. Piper is Head of School and the Elementary School Principal. She has her Bachelor of Arts in Health Education, her California Teaching credential, California Administrative Services credential and her ACSI Administrator Certificate. Her graduate work is in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been in education since 1998 and has been with Redding Christian School since 2008.
Email: epiper@reddingchristian.com
Gerald Piper
Mr. Piper is the school’s Athletic Director and teaches weight training and health. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Shasta Bible College, a Bachelor of Arts from Simpson University and his ACSI Certification. He is also our head Football coah. He has been with Redding Christian since 2008.
Email: gpiper@reddingchristian.com
Jenny Price
Mrs. Price serves as one of our third grade teachers. She joined the RCS team in 2022.
Email: jprice@reddingchristian.com
Jordan Reed
Mr. Reed joined Redding Christian School in 2022 with his B.A. in Ministry from Simpson University. He is currently teaching in the Middle School Department. You might also see him coaching!
Email:
Email: jreed@reddingchristian.com
Andi Rodrigues
Mrs. Rodrigues is a kindergarten teacher at Redding Christian School. She has her B. S in Early Childhood Education and her Masters in Education. Andi also holds her California Directors certificate for preschool. She loves working with children and watching their eyes light up discovering something new. She joined the team in 2022.
Jessica Rowe
Jessica is a part of our 2nd grade team. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a California Multiple Subject Teaching credential, and a Masters in Education. She is also the assistant high school swim coach. Jessica has been with RCS since 2021.
Email: jrowe@reddingchristian.com
Kimberly Schroeder
Mrs. Schroeder joined the RCS family in 2023 as a middle school Language Arts teacher. Along with her California Multiple Subject Teaching and ACSI credentials, she received her Bachelors of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies from Simpson University.
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Nate Smith
Mr. Smith is a local pastor who joined RCS on a part time basis in 2019. He has taught a variety of high school Bible classes, but his passion is teaching Biblical Hermeneutics (Bible study methods) to our 10th graders. Both of his children are RCS alumnus.
Email: nsmith@reddingchristian.com
Nicole Sprague
Nicole moved back to her hometown of Redding 7 years ago after her family served as missionaries in India. She is currently one of our School Secretaries. She has been a part of Redding Christian since 2017 and loves building relationships and making the kids feel loved, but most importantly encouraging their relationship with Jesus!
Kathy Stevens
Mrs. Stevens is currently a part of the Middle School Teaching staff along with teaching High School Consumer Math. She graduated with her teaching credential from Chico State University of California. She has coached softball and been the Science Bowl Advisor. She has been at Redding Christian since 2011.
Ryan Swan
Mr. Swan joined Redding Christian School in 2018 with his B.A. in Social Science and his M.A. in Education from Simpson University. He has his Social Studies single subject CA credential and is currently teaching Middle and High School History.
Email: rswan@reddingchristian.com
Kaylene Tate
Kaylene is the Office Manager for Redding Christian School and has been a part of the team since 2005. She supports both Administration and Staff as well as running our Scrip gift card program.
Email: ktate@reddingchristian.com
Jodi VanVugt
Mrs. VanVugt is one of the 4th grade teachers. She received her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Trinity Christian College in Special Education. She taught Special Education for 5 years in Chicago and English as a second language for three years in Spain. She also taught for one year in Liberia and one year in Israel. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2020.
Phil Vaughn
Mr. Vaughn teaches Bible 11 and 12. He has a B.A. in Biblical Literature from Simpson College, San Francisco, an M.A. in Ministry from Azusa Pacific University and an M. Div. from Tozer Theological Seminary. He was a professor at Simpson University for 20 years and joined RCS in 2022.
Email: pvaughn@reddingchristian.com
Emma Wahlman
Mrs. Wahlman’s educational journey led to a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from University of the Pacific. In addition, she has received a clear credential, CLAD (Cross Cultural, Language, and Academic Development) certification, and further studies at Fuller Theological Seminary with a focus in Cross Cultural Studies. She joined RCS in 2019 and teaches 1st grade.
Bethany Wakeman
Mrs. Wakeman has been teaching 6th grade English and History at RCS since 2021. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in education with a middle school emphasis and earned her teaching credential in 1995 from Northwest Nazarene University.
Larissa Webb
Mrs. Webb joined RCS in 2024 and teaches Middle School and High School Math. She has her B.A. in Math for Teachers from Simpson University. Mrs. Webb has been teaching math the last 8 years from Middle School to College level.
Email: lwebb@reddingchristian.com