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
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Dave Hargadon, B.S.
School Administrator
dhargadon@woodlandchristian.org
Calvary Baptist ChurchEducation: 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. -
High School Principal
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Les Toland, B.A., B.S., M.A. (Alumnus, Class of ‘80)
Middle School Principal
ltoland@woodlandchristian.orgEducation: 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? -
Ryan Devine
Elementary School Principal
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Preschool Director
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Dean of Students
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Zak McGaugh, B.A., M.A. in progress
Dean of Academics
zmcgaugh@woodlandchristian.org
Eastside ChurchEducation: 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, B.A. (Alumnus, Class of ‘05)
Athletic Director
cneimeyer@woodlandchristian.orgEducation: B.A. in Sport Pedagogy
Family: Married to Amber with 3 sons who all attend attend WCS and 2 dogs
Fun: 1) Hunt and Fish 2) Travel 3) Watch my boys play sports
My deep hope for WCS is: to have coaches and student-athletes strive for excellence spiritually, academically, and athletically. -
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Director of Visual and Performing Arts
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Amy Gumm, ??
Director of Agricultural Education and FFA
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Matt Hunt, ??
Director of Operations
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Lindsay Ledezma, B.A.
Business Manager
lledezma@woodlandchristian.org
Church on the RockEducation: 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 ChurchEducation: 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
LifepointeEducation: 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
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Victor Rodriguez
Head of Food Services
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Suzee Naff
Elementary Student Life Director
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Donna Wandler
Head of Extended Care
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Nathaniel West
Head of IT
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John Rodegerdts
Maintanence and Landscaping Supervisor
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Meet our Faculty and Staff
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Camille Flowers
Business Office
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Lisa Taylor
Business Office
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Emily Riley
Executive Assistant
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Academic Counselor
High School Office
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Kiana Kanemoto
HS/MS Front Desk & Registrar
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Karen Corona
HS/MS Front Desk
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Heidi Sprowls
Elementary School Front Desk
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Sam Sorbello
Assistant Athletic Director
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Linda Schroeder
ES Resource Teacher
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Amy Devine
MS/HS Resource Teacher
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Melita Baldwin
ES Classroom Aide
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Tammy Benton
ES Classroom Aide
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Bear Benton
Maintenance
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Joseph Aragon
Maintenance
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Jim Morrow
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Linda Naschke
Preschool Food Services
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Shannon
Elementary Food Services
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Mina Gasperson
Elementary Food Services
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ES Yard Duty
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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.
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.
Schedule '25 - '26
August 11th, 2025
September 8th, 2025
October 13th, 2025
November 10th, 2025
December 8th, 2025
January 12th, 2026
February 9th, 2026
March 9th, 2026
April 13th, 2026
May 11th, 2026
June 8th, 2026
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.