REDDING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - Key Persons
Mrs. Hall is our Pre-Kindergarten Teacher. She has attended University of Phoenix and Shasta College with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Hall has nine years of experience in education and has been at Redding Christian School since 2006.
Mrs. Rodrigues joined RCS in 2022 and is one of our two Kindergarten teachers.
Email: arodrigues@reddingchristian.com
It is hard to capture everything Mr. Paradis has taught, but he primarily teaches Science classes, supplements our computer classes and could be found teaching a section of mathematics. Mr. Paradis 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.
Angie Henderson is the school's Finance Manager where she puts her gifts of administration to good use. She has been with RCS since December 2017.
Ms. Bailey teaches PreSchool and joined RCS in 2020.
Email: abailey@reddingchristian.com
Mrs. Stover joined RCS in 2022 and currently teaches middle school science and both MS and HS math.
Mrs. Wakeman joined RCS in 2021. She currently teaches middle school Language Arts and middle school Art.
Mr. Steffen is the Middle and High School Principal. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, in 2010 earned his M.A. in Christian Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and will earn his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University in 2023. Mr. Steffen has been working in administration since 2002 and also serves as our College Counselor. He joined the RCS family in 2014.
Mrs. King teaches high school English and is the NHS advisor. She acquired her Bachelor of Arts from York College of Pennsylvania and her Masters in Education from Simpson University. Mrs. King has her professional Life-time ACSI Certificate. She has been with Redding Christian School since 1997.
Ms. Paradis is an RCS alum and joined our staff in 2022. She is the 3rd grade teacher.
Chris Henderson does the schools janitorial and maintenance. He keeps the campus and classrooms looking great. He is everyone's favorite "Mr. Fix It." He has been at RCS since 2016.
Mrs. Darrah is our secretary and school registrar. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2014.
Mrs. Darrah is the Registrar. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2013.
E-mail: ddarrah@reddingchristian.com
Dr. Evans first taught a college level Biology class at RCS in 2020 and now has a Middle School elective in Agricultural Sciences and also teachers HS Anatomy. Dr. Evans started our FFA program in the fall of 2023.
Mrs. Wahlman has background in vocal and instrumental music as an instructor and participant. She joined RCS in 2019 and teaches middle and high school band, choir, and directs the school plays and musicals.
Mrs. Wyse teaches Middle School English and Language Arts. She has her B.A. from UC-Irvine and M.A. in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She has TESL certificate from Irvine as well. Mrs. Wyse has experience working with ESL students and students with learning differences. Mrs. Wyse has been the RCS swim coach since 2011 and joined RCS in the classroom in 2016.
Mr. Piper is the Athletic Director for Redding Christian School. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Shasta Bible College and a Bachelor of Arts from Simpson University. He has been in education since 1998 and has been with Redding Christian School since 2008.
Mrs. Henry is teaches Middle School Bible and Math. She has her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University and has been with Redding Christian School since 1991.
Email: jhenry@reddingchristian.com
Mrs. Magly is our Elementary Reading Aide. She also supervises students during their recess and lunch and is the Kindergarten Extended Day Supervisor. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2006.
Mrs. Callaway is teaching in Second Grade. Mrs. Callaway has over 17 years' experience as a classroom teacher before joining RCS in 2018. She is a strong support for her colleagues and is very adept at differentiating instruction. Mrs. Callaway has a B.A. in Liberal Arts and multiple subject teaching credential from Chico State.
Mrs. DiGiuseppe teaches middle and high school electives and middle school history. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Fresno Pacific University she attended Chapman University and acquired her California Teaching Credential. Mrs. Di Giuseppe has her ACSI Teaching Credential. She currently teaches Middle School History, Technology, Cooking and Yearbook. She has been with RCS since 2004.
Ms. Douglas joined the RCS family in 2019. She earned her B.A. in Elementary Education and Intercultural studies with a minor in Biblical Studies from Biola University.
Email: jdouglas@reddingchristian.com
Mrs. Rowe joined RCS in 2021. She teaches one of the two Kindergarten classes.
Email: jrowe@reddingchristian.com
Mrs. V. joined RCS in the fall of 2021. She is our 4th grade teacher.
Email: jvanvugt@reddingchristian.com
Mrs. Spellman joined RCS in 2022. She has experience teaching children of diplomats when she lived in the Ukraine and has experience working with children who are incarcerated. She brings a wealth of experience and passion for history to the high school.
Mrs. Nichols teaches in the Elementary School. She acquired her BS in Elementary Education from Gordon University in 1980 and her MA in Education from Villanova University in 1989. She has been teaching since 1985 and has been with the RCS family since 2015.
Mrs. Stevens is on our Middle School team teaching Science. She has B.A. Liberal Arts with multiple subject teacher credential and endorsements in English and P.E. through Chico State. Mrs. Stevens has worked both part and full-time with RCS since 2011.
Mrs. Tate is one of the secretaries at RCS. Mrs. Tate is a Simpson University graduate and has been working in the office at RCS since 2006.
Mrs. Williford joined RCS in 2022. She currently teaches our most precious Preschoolers.
Ms. Akimoff is our Fourth Grade Teacher. She earned her BA in Psychology from Sonoma State University and her Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Dominican College. She also holds a California multiple subject credential. Ms. Akimoff has been in Christian education since 1992 and has been with Redding Christian School since 2015.
Mrs. Deaver is the Office Manager at Redding Christian School. She keeps the office running smoothly and can often be found coaching a variety of athletic teams. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2005.
Mrs. Hughes is the Office Manager at Redding Christian School. She keeps the office running smoothly and can often be found coaching different sports. She has been with Redding Christian School since 2005.
Mrs. Eckstein joined RCS in 2022 and currently teachers the Middle and High School yearbook class as well as High School graphic design.
Mrs. Bigelow teaches Middle and High School Math. 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.
Mrs. Moore has a BA degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Biblical Studies from North Central University. She taught for seven years in Chicago, Illinois before relocating to Redding to join the Primary school team. She earned her M.A. in Education for Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University. She joined the Redding Christian School family in 2014.
Mr. Berry is our K-12 PE teacher and Varsity Soccer coach. Mike's Bachelor of Arts in Youth Ministry and experience as a former athlete and coach create an excitement and focus for our children. Mr. Berry joined RCS in 2014.
Mrs. Spillane is the high school Spanish instructor. Maestra Spillane is a native Spanish speaker with her BA in Spanish from UC-Davis and an MA in Spanish from Cal. State in Sacramento. She has experiences teaching Spanish in a dual immersion program she launched at the elementary school level all the way up to teaching at Simpson University. She started working with us at RCS in 2018.
Mrs. Kathy Orr is teaching 5th grade as part of RCS. Mrs. Orr has experience teaching at all levels including periodic part time teaching positions at Shasta College and Simpson University. We are very excited to have her as part of the RCS family. Mrs. Orr originally started with RCS on a part time basis in 1998. She was full time for many years before stepping away in 2016 for a short time, returning again in 2018.
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- Pastor Smith Joined RCS on a Part Time Basis in 2017 and Has Taught a Variety of High School Bible Classes. Both of His Children Are RCS Alumnus.
Pastor Smith joined RCS on a part time basis in 2017 and has taught a variety of high school Bible classes. Both of his children are RCS alumnus.
Mrs. Burnett is our Second Grade Teacher. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Teacher Education from Shasta Bible college. Mrs. Burnett was a teacher at RCS from 2002-2005 and returned to Redding Christian School in 2015.
Mrs. Burbank has been a mainstay at RCS since 2017 and is most notable for starting the High School Cheer team and coaching them to many awards at the local and state level. In 2022 she joined the RCS staff where she teaches PE, Dance, and middle school electives.
Mr. Vaughn has background in youth ministry and worked many years at Simpson University training up the next leaders in our churches. He joined RCS in 2022 and teaches high school Bible.
Mrs. Drake teaches 1st grade and joined RCS in 2017. She has her B.A in Elementary Education from Alderson Broaddus University with a multiple subject teacher credential.
Mr. Swan joined Redding Christian School in 2019 with his B.A. in Education and completed 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, and is the faculty advisor for the high school eSport team.
Mrs. Combs is one of our middle school teachers. Mrs. Combs primarily teaches sixth grade students along with Middle School Electives. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Biola University, and has her California multiple subject teaching credential. She has over 20 years of teaching experience including three years in Germany and four years teaching in Japan with DoDDS. Mrs.Combs has been at RCS since 2007.