All our teachers hold at least a four-year college degree specifically in teaching, with some having masters’ degrees as well. In addition, all are certified as elementary school educators, with requirements for continuing education. This all means you can be confident your child will be well prepared for high school and life.
Our staff are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and are highly committed to sharing Christ and encouraging their students to be Christ followers.
What our parents say
The teachers, teacher aides and all the staff are fantastic. They give their best for instilling Christian values and educating the students. –Current parent
What I love about the school: God fearing leadership, great teachers, great academics, great music program, fun home and school events throughout the year, good options for sports. –Current parent
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Tonja Rasmussen
Principal
Teacher, Grades 7 & 8: Religion, history, PEEducation
- Bachelor of Science (English education)
- Bachelor of Science (religious education, minor in youth ministries)
- Master of Arts (curriculum and instruction)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Professional (curriculum and instruction specialist, English, religion), current
- California State Teaching Credential, English, current
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Lilyana Mendonca
Teacher, Kindergarten
Education
- Bachelor of Science (liberal studies)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Basic (elementary education), current
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Jennifer Northrop
Teacher, Grades 1 & 2
Education
- Bachelor of Science (elementary education)
- Master of Science (reading K-12)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Professional (kindergarten, elementary education, reading specialist, junior academy Bible, junior academy English), current
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Jessie Innocent
Teacher, Grades 3 & 4
Education
- Bachelor of Science (elementary education, minor in Spanish)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Standard (elementary education), current
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Kelli Sterling
Teacher, Grades 5 & 6
Education
- Bachelor of Science (elementary education, minor in history)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Standard (elementary education, junior academy history), current
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Amy Burger
Teacher, Grades 7 & 8: Language arts, history, art
Education
- Bachelor of Science (elementary education)
Certification
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Professional (elementary education), current
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Sarah Guimaraes
Teacher, Grades 7 & 8: Mathematics
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (mathematics, minor in religion)
- Master of Arts (curriculum and instruction)
Certifications
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Professional (mathematics, religion), current
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Barbara Cunningham
Teacher, Music
Education
- Bachelor of Music (Music)
Certifcation
- NAD Teaching Certificate, Designated Subjects (Endorsements: music), current
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Patty Genobaga
Office Manager, Registrar
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Laurie Stacey
Extended Care Director
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Trinity Gallaher
Extended Care Staff
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Tracy Baerg
Pastor, Orangevale SDA Church
Teacher, Bible studies
What our students say
The most important thing about school for me is that all the teachers are so kind and they actually care about if I understand the concepts and what they can do to help me. — Current student
I really like my teacher because she is so easy to talk to and is a funny teacher. She listens to her students and makes me a better person. — Current student