Welcome from our Administrator

For over 50 years, Woodland Christian School has been preparing students for college and Christian life. Time and time again, God has been using our staff to change the world, one student at a time. It is rare that a parent can send their child to one school, preschool-12th grade, all on one 31 acre campus.

At Woodland Christian School, we are more than just an educational institution - We are a family.

We will partner with parents to provide a Christ-centered education for their children. Whether our students are involved in drama, music, athletics, FFA, or any other extracurricular activities we provide, they will know the what it means to follow Jesus, they will know the importance of having good character, and they will see the value of serving others.

None of this is possible without our amazing staff who make numerous sacrifices to carry out our mission. We call it the Cardinal Way - Love God, Love People, and Love Learning. We welcome you to come to our campus for a tour or even a shadow day (for our MS/HS students) and see for yourself what our school has to offer.

Go Cardinals,
Dave

"Love God, Love People, & Love Learning”

-Dave Hargadon

Meet Our Administration

Dave Hargadon, B.S.

School Administrator
dhargadon@woodlandchristian.org
Calvary Baptist Church
Education: B.S. Agricultural Management
Family: Married for 33 years to his best friend Suzi, 4 children who are WCS alumni.
Fun: Watch UFC, cook, serve with Suzi managing scoreboard/shot clock for Cardinal basketball games
My deep hope for WCS is: That our students would fully grasp the gospel and the depth of the love God has for them, and that they would use this knowledge and what they learned at WCS to change the world.
Ryan Devine, ??

High School Principal
rdevine@woodlandchristian.org
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Les Toland, B.A., B.S., M.A. (Alumnus, Class of ‘80)

Middle School Principal
ltoland@woodlandchristian.org
Education: B.A. Kinesiology and M.A. Biblical and Theological Studies
Family: Married to Valerie for 37 years with 2 children, both alumni, 4 grandschildren who attend WCS, and one labradoodle, Benny.
Fun: Playing golf with Valerie, spending time with family (grandkids), and when possible, traveling
My deep hope for WCS is: I have told my students, for years now, that my deepest hope is that when I randomly see them in 10 years and ask them what is going on in their life, they can tell me that they are in love with Jesus and are actively serving in a local church. What else could you ask for?
??, ??

Elementary School Principal
??@woodlandchristian.org
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Cindy Bunton, ??

Preschool Director
cbunton@woodlandchristian.org
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LaRon Gordon, ??

Dean of Students
lgordon@woodlandchristian.org
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Zak McGaugh, B.A., M.A. in progress

Dean of Academics
zmcgaugh@woodlandchristian.org
Eastside Church
Education: B.A. Political Science, B.A. African American and African Studies, M.A. Biblical and Theological Studies in progress
Family: Married to Margorie McGaugh, kindergarten teacher at WCS, with two dogs, Walter and Billy
Fun: Reading with a good cup of coffee and pen, walking his dogs with Marjorie at the UC Davis Arboretum, and wathcing classic films at Tower Theater
My deep hope for WCS is: Nurture school-wide culture where academic excellence and spritual formation are inseperably intertwined. To see every student, preschool-12th grade, think deeply, learn diligently, and grow in the likeness of Christ.
Casey Neimeyer, ??

Athletic Director
cneimeyer@woodlandchristian.org
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Juan Winstead, ??

Director of Visual and Performing Arts
jwinstead@woodlandchristian.org
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Amy Gumm, ??

Director of Agricultural Education and FFA
agumm@woodlandchristian.org
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Matt Hunt, ??

Director of Operations
mhunt@woodlandchristian.org
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My deep hope for WCS is:
Lindsay Ledezma, B.A.

Business Manager
lledezma@woodlandchristian.org
Church on the Rock
Education: B.A. Psychology
Family: Married to her wonderful husband, Ariel, one son, Dominic, who will be a new Cardinal Preschooler this year!
Fun: Family time, all things Disneyland, and traveling
My deep hope for WCS is: Steward the resources of WCS with integrity, wisdom, and faithfulness so that every financial decision supports the flourishign of students, teahcers, and the mission of a Christ-centered education.
Nicole Wilkinson (Alumna, Class of ‘96)

HR Coordinator
nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org
Catalyst Church
Education: 20+ years of experience in the construction industry, many of those spent as a structural steel estimator.
Family: Married to her husband of 25 years with two current children who attend WCS.
Fun: Watching her kids play sports, going on family trips (especially to Pismo Beach), and taking pictures to capture all of the memories along the way
My deep hope for WCS is: is that it continues to grow as a Christ-centered community where students, staff, and families feel supported, loved, and encouraged.
Melanie Hargadon, M.A.

Director of Admissions and Marketing
mhargadon@woodlandchristian.org
Lifepointe
Education: B.A. Education and Biblical Studies, M.A. Education
Family: Married to WCS high school sweetheart, Trevor, and 2 dogs
Fun: Friends, hiking, and advernturing to new places
My deep hope for WCS is: To see students feel empowered to make the world a better place
Victor Rodriguez

Head of Food Services
vrodriguez@woodlandchristian.org
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Suzee Naff

Elementary Student Life Director
snaff@woodlandchristian.org
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Donna Wandler

Head of Extended Care
dwandler@woodlandchristian.org
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Nathaniel West

Head of IT
nwest@woodlandchristian.org
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John Rodegerdts

Maintanence and Landscaping Supervisor
jrodegerdts@woodlandchristian.org
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Meet our Faculty and Staff

Camille Flowers
Business Office
cflowers@woodlandchristian.org

Sam Sorbello
Assistant Athletic Director
ssorbello@woodlandchristian.org

Bear Benton
Maintenance
bbenton@woodlandchristian.org

Jim Morrow
?
jmorrow@woodlandchristian.org

Lisa Taylor
Business Office
ltaylor@woodlandchristian.org

Linda Schroeder
ES Resource Teacher
lschroeder@woodlandchristian.org

Joseph Aragon
Maintenance
jaragon@woodlandchristian.org

?
ES Yard Duty
?@woodlandchristian.org

Academic Counselor
High School Office
?@woodlandchristian.org

Kiana Kanemoto
HS/MS Front Desk & Registrar
kkanemoto@woodlandchristian.org

Amy Devine
MS/HS Resource Teacher
adevine@woodlandchristian.org

Linda Naschke
Preschool Food Services
lnaschke@woodlandchristian.org

?
ES Yard Duty
?@woodlandchristian.org

Karen Corona
HS/MS Front Desk
kcorona@woodlandchristian.org

Melita Baldwin
ES Classroom Aide
mbaldwin@woodlandchristian.org

Shannon
Elementary Food Services
?@woodlandchristian.org

?
ES Yard Duty
?@woodlandchristian.org

Heidi Sprowls
Elementary School Front Desk
hsprowls@woodlandchristian.org

Tammy Benton
ES Classroom Aide
tbenton@woodlandchristian.org

Mina Gasperson
Elementary Food Services
mgasperson@woodlandchristian.org

?
ES Yard Duty
?@woodlandchristian.org

Emily Riley
Executive Assistant
eriley@woodlandchristian.org

Woodland Christian Board of Directors

The Woodland Christian School Board of Directors plays an important role in supporting and guiding the mission of our school. The Board helps ensure that WCS runs smoothly and remains focused on providing a strong, Christ-centered education.

Here are some of the Board’s key responsibilities:

Overseeing the school’s operations and business matters
Setting school policies to help guide decisions and maintain standards
Approving staff hires and major personnel decisions
Establishing tuition and fees each year
Promoting Christian education in our community
Faithfully praying for our students, families, staff, and the ministry of WCS

Board members also work closely with the School Administrator to stay informed about current trends in education, legal requirements, and best practices for Christian schools. If the Administrator role becomes vacant, the Board will appoint an interim leader to ensure stability until a new Administrator is in place.

Above all, the Board is committed to honoring Christ and supporting the mission of Woodland Christian School in every decision it makes.

Board Meetings

Board meetings are held once a month in our High School Union. With the exception of closed sessions, all meetings are open to the public. If anyone wishes to address the board during a meeting, please contact a board member in advance as per the WCS bylaws. Before each session, the meeting agenda will be published here and on our WCS app. Each meeting’s minutes will also be updated here and on our app as soon as they are published by the board secretary.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

The Woodland Christian School Board is made up of members of our school community. Each person loves Jesus, is active in a local church, cares deeply about the school, and has been involved with the school for at least three years. Their roles and responsibilities are outlined in our school bylaws.

June '25 Agenda

Isaac Rainwater
Board President

Jimmy Hamlin
Treasurer

Holly Schaad
Vice President

Cindy Pontes
Member at large

Agenda’s & Minutes

April '25 Minutes

Debbie Simpson
Secretary

Jim Morrow
Member at large

Schedule ‘25-’26

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Career Opportunities

The success of Woodland Christian School rests with our incredible staff who deliver services to our families. Whether it is the teacher in the classroom, the administrator leading, the facilities staff, or the staff working behind the scenes, we are one united team providing excellent service to our families. In many ways, our staff members are active missionaries. They want to share Jesus in the context of providing an education to our students. All of our staff follow Christ and are actively involved in a local evangelical church.

Interested in working at Woodland Christian? We have several positions open! We are seeking applicants who are professionally qualified, who love children, and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models. Scroll below to see our open positions and to apply today!

I love working at WCS!

Health and welfare package, 3% matching retirement contribution, free tuition benefit for children of teaching faculty, education assistance program for those earning a credential or subject-specific masters while teaching, and more!

“I love working at Woodland Christian because of all my amazing co-workers. We feel like a big family that are so fun to be around. I also love working at Woodland Christian because of all the wonderful students. They are often so very polite, appreciative and cooperative. I love running to students elsewhere - lots of friendly waves and greetings. And I love working at Woodland Christian because I see student's lives changing for the good. That's the best!”

“I love working at Woodland Christian because we have a strong and thriving community that excels in all we do. Everybody always shows up to support everybody else, from sports, to FFA, to band performances and to plays put on by our drama department. There is nothing greater than being in community with people with the same goals and aspirations.”

“I love working at Woodland Christian because it provides me with the opportunity to connect with families to support their students' success and it allows me moments to speak life and Biblical truth into the hearts of the students! I love that my 3 children are also getting that from their teachers and staff as well! This place has been a huge blessing to my family.”

“I love working at Woodland Christian School because the community feels like a close-knit family. It's truly a blessing to be part of a school that fosters both spiritual and personal growth in such a meaningful way.”

“I love working at WCS because of the community it creates; where friendships are not just for the students, but entire families.”

How to Apply

When you have completed an application, listed to the right, please email our HR Manager, Nicole Wilkinson, at nwilkinson@woodlandchristian.org. You can also stop by one of our offices today to drop it off. We would love to meet you!