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.

  • High School Principal
    @woodlandchristian.org

    Education:
    Family:
    Fun:
    My deep hope for WCS is:

  • Les Toland, B.A., B.S., M.A. (Alumnus, Class of ‘80)

    Middle School Principal
    ltoland@woodlandchristian.org

    Living Hope Church

    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?

  • Ryan Devine, M.A.

    Elementary School Principal
    rdevine@woodlandchristian.org

    Eastside Church

    Education: B.A. English Literature, M.A. Education, M.A. Educational Leadership in Faith Based Schools
    Family:
    Married to Amy, our resource teacher at the middle school and high school, and a father of 3, 2 of whom graduated from WCS.
    Fun:
    Spending time with family, running, hiking, and reading
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    that students would know God’s grace through Jesus and learn to live for his kingdom.

  • Cindy Bunton, ??

    Preschool Director
    cbunton@woodlandchristian.org

    Education:
    Family:
    Fun:
    My deep hope for WCS is:

  • LaRon Gordon, B.A.

    Dean of Students
    lgordon@woodlandchristian.org

    Limitless Church

    Education: B.A. Psychology
    Family:
    Married for 15 years to Jamie, who is the WCS Girls Soccer Coach. They have 3 boys who currently attend WCS.
    Fun:
    Camping, fly fishing, and watching sports.
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    Students come to know Jesus, serve in their community, and develop a love for learning.

  • 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, B.A. (Alumnus, Class of ‘05)

    Athletic Director
    cneimeyer@woodlandchristian.org

    Lifepointe Church

    Education: 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.

  • Juan Winstead, B.S.

    Director of Visual and Performing Arts
    jwinstead@woodlandchristian.org

    Pole Line Baptist Church, Davis

    Education: B.S. Musical Studies
    Family:
    Married to Fauna and currently expecting their first child in December of 2025. They also have one dog.
    Fun:
    Playing golf (a new hobby), doing home projects and remodeling, and watching movies at home with his wife.
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    that Christ will reach the hearts of men, women and children and that Woodland Christian School will be a tool to expand the Lord’s kingdom! 

  • Amy Gumm, M.A.

    Director of Agricultural Education and FFA
    agumm@woodlandchristian.org

    Education: B.S. Agricultural Education, M.A. Education
    Family:
    Married to Eric Gumm with two kids: Luke and Addyson. Both are current WCS students.
    Fun:
    Beach, softball fames, football games, and finding random ice cream shops!
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    hat it continues to nurture students who are not only strong in their faith and academics, but also in practical skills that prepare them for life. I hope students take on opportunities to grow in agriculture, learn the value of stewardship and hard work, while also developing leadership abilities that allow them to serve their communities with confidence and integrity. 

  • Matt Hunt, ??

    Director of Operations
    mhunt@woodlandchristian.org

    Education:
    Family:
    Fun:
    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

    Experience: Victor has been in the Food Service Industry for over 50 years, from owning a family business, working at Nugget Market, and ultimately, following God’s call to WCS.
    Family:
    Married to his beautiful wife Lia, for 28 years. They have 2 kids, Lexi and Joaquin, who both graduated from WCS. They also have 2 cats, Addy and Oreo.
    Fun:
    He loves to travel with my family anywhere and everywhere. He also loves to be active: working out, swimming, scuba diving, and gardening.
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    to encourage kids to have a relationship with Jesus. To get to know him and allow Jesus to guide them in their lives, the earlier the better. I would love to see lives be transformed through the Gospel. I pray often that Jesus Christ uses all of us that have been transformed, to reach out to those that have not, YET!

    The Christian Values, Morals and respect we need to teach is so important to the next generation of Students. Romans 5 is a solid reminder as is Rev. 21

  • Suzee Naff

    Elementary Student Life Director
    snaff@woodlandchristian.org

    Education: No college experience, just a life of hard knocks!
    Family:
    Married to Jeff Naff, a WCS alumnus, with 2 children: Cameron and Kindel, also WCS Alumni. They have one dog, Dexter, who is not a WCS Alum.
    Fun:
    Go on motorcycle drives (as passenger princess), Travel and go to the movies on $6.00 movie night (Tuesdays)!
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    that students find their true moral compass that will help them to live a great life, make great choices and strive to be the best they can be! I want them to lean in to God all the time, not just when things are tough, all of the time. 

  • Donna Wandler, A.A.

    Head of Extended Care
    dwandler@woodlandchristian.org

    Lifepointe Church

    Education: A.A. Communications, 33 years at WCS
    Family:
    2 daughters who are WCS alumni, and 5 grandkids, 2 who attend WCS.
    Fun:
    Her favorite thing to do is train her 7 month old German Shepherd, Koa, and visit her 3 grandkids in Arizona.
    My deep hope for WCS is:
    that it would continue to be a place that parents trust and rely on to educate their kids, and the next generation continues to attend here!

  • Nathaniel West, Alumnus, Class of ‘14)

    Head of IT
    nwest@woodlandchristian.org

    Living Hope Church

    Family: Married to Jillyan, an alumnus of WCS, ‘14, and a baby on the way! They also have 2 dogs, Copper and Allie.
    Fun: Reading and music
    My deep hope for WCS is:

  • John Rodegerdts

    Maintanence and Landscaping Supervisor
    jrodegerdts@woodlandchristian.org

    Education:
    Family:
    Fun:
    My deep hope for WCS is:

Meet our Faculty and Staff


  • Camille Flowers

    Business Office

  • Lisa Taylor

    Business Office

  • Emily Riley

    Executive Assistant

  • Academic Counselor

    High School Office

  • Kiana Kanemoto

    HS/MS Front Desk & Registrar

  • Karen Corona

    HS/MS Front Desk

  • Heidi Sprowls

    Elementary School Front Desk

  • Sam Sorbello

    Assistant Athletic Director

  • Linda Schroeder

    ES Resource Teacher

  • Amy Devine

    MS/HS Resource Teacher

  • Melita Baldwin

    ES Classroom Aide

  • Tammy Benton

    ES Classroom Aide

  • Bear Benton

    Maintenance

  • Joseph Aragon

    Maintenance

  • Linda Naschke

    Preschool Food Services

  • Shannon

    Elementary Food Services

  • Mina Gasperson

    Elementary Food Services

  • Ali Boone

    ES Yard Duty

  • Gail Johnson

    ES Yard Duty

  • Kaelene Reyna

    ES Yard Duty

  • Toni Lampman

    ES Yard Duty

  • Yolanda Carrion

    ES Yard Duty

  • Jeanne Poarch

    ES Yard Duty

  • Crystal Hayes

    Yard Duty and A.M. Extended Care

  • Cathy Geiser

    Administrator Coordinator

  • Tami Hawley

    Preschool Front Desk

  • Hazel Gaudard

    ES Extended Care Worker

  • Holly Devine

    ES Extended Care Worker

  • Kailey Wells

    ES Extended Care Worker

  • Kara Spann

    ES Extended Care Worker

  • Luke Atwood

    ES Extended Care Worker

  • Roryann Gonzales

    ES Extended Care Worker


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.

 

Agenda’s & Minutes