Lisa Bissell Paulson

Lisa Bissell Paulson

Position: Principal
Email: principal@weloveredwood.com

Certifications

NAD Professional: Elementary Education, Secondary Education: English and Art
NAD Administrator: Principal, Supervisor of Instruction, Superintendent of Schools

Education

Highest Degree: Ed.D Educational Administration, MA English Literature
College Where Earned: Loma Linda University, Cal Ply Pomona



America McColley

America McColley

Position: 1st & 2nd Grade Teacher
Email: amccolley@weloveredwood.com

Certifications

NAD Standard Certification, K-8
Certified in Outdoor Education

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelors Degree
Major Field: Elementary Education, K-12 Physical Education
College Where Earned: Pacific Union College
Year Earned: 2016



Hailey  Malin

Hailey Malin

Position: Forest Kindergarten Teacher

Certifications

NAD Standard Certification, K-8

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major Field: Liberal Arts Education
College Where Earned: Southern Adventist University
Year Earned: 2009



Angel Lepulu

Angel Lepulu

Position: 1st/2nd Teacher's Aide & Before School Care

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelors of Science in Health Administration
College Where Earned: University of Phoenix



Elisa Campbell

Elisa Campbell

Position: 3rd & 4th Grade Teacher & Assistant Principal
Email: elisa.campbell@nccsda.com

Certifications

NAD Professional Certification K-8, California State Teaching Certificate

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on Children's Literature
Major Field: Elementary Education
College Where Earned: Pacific Union College
Year Earned: 2005



Cheryl Lane

Cheryl Lane

Position: 5th & 6th Grade Teacher
Email: cheryl.lane@nccsda.com

Certifications

NAD Professional Certificate K-10, Hawai'i State Standard License K-6 Elementary Education & Special Education

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major Field: Liberal Studies
College Where Earned: Pacific Union College
Year Earned: 1992



Brian Lane

Brian Lane

Position: 7th & 8th Grade Teacher
Email: brian.lane@nccsda.com

Certifications

NAD Professional Certificate, Hawaii State Standard License, Florida State Standard License

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelors Degree
Major Field: Business Administration; Secondary Education
College Where Earned: Pacific Union College for Business Administration; Secondary Education from the University of Hawaii
Year Earned: 1992 from the Pacific Union College; 2008 from the University of Hawaii



Carol Serna

Carol Serna

Position: Librarian

Certifications

NAD Professional Certification K-9, California State Life - Time Credential K-9 and Adult Education, CA State Reading and Language Arts Specialist Certification.

Education

Highest Degree: Master of Arts
Major Field: Elementary Education - Curriculum & Instruction
College Where Earned: Loma Linda University



Martha  Falcon

Martha Falcon

Position: Spanish Teacher



Joby Oft

Joby Oft

Position: Outdoor Education & Facilities Director

Certifications

Master Gardener

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Communications
College Where Earned: Pacific Union College



Jane  Toy

Jane Toy

Position: Pre School Teacher

Certifications

Associate teacher certificate in Early Childhood Education from Santa Rosa Jr. College

Education

Highest Degree: Bachelor of Arts in U.S. History
Major Field: U.S. History, and a Minor in Religion
College Where Earned: Southwestern Adventist University



Brandon Magana

Brandon Magana

Position: Kindergarten Teacher's Aide & Extended Care

Education

Highest Degree: Finishing Degree in Early Childhood Education
College Where Earned: Santa Rosa Junior College

Biography

3 Years Experience working with Preschoolers
Pathfinder Director at Church



Krystalynn  Westbrook-Martin

Krystalynn Westbrook-Martin

Position: Office Manager/Administrative Assistant/Substitute Teacher
Email: admin@weloveredwood.com

Certifications

NAD Professional Teaching Certification with endorsements in English and Religion
Certified in Youth Mental Health First-Aid
Certified Trauma-informed Coach
Ministerial License

Education

Highest Degree: Masters Degree in Sociology: Transformative Social Change, Bachelors Degree in Theology/English



Paola Lopez

Paola Lopez

Position: Kitchen Manager



Our Core Values

Our Core Values

We incorporate each of our core values into every day at Redwood Adventist Academy. It is what separates us from the rest.

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Forest Kindergarten

Forest Kindergarten

We are proud to have a Forest Kindergarten program at our school. Each day the Kindergarten class is in the woods learning, exploring, and trying new things. These activies are all about growing the whole child and preparing them for their future school career. There are spots still available, so come see how Forest Kindergarten can benefit your child today!

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Redwood in the news!

Redwood in the news!

Our Forest Kindergarten and 1st and 2nd grade classes were featured in a Fox 2 news story regarding our creek and the recent earthquake.

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