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Meet Our Team - 3rd Grade Teachers

We are blessed to have a truly incredible faculty and staff at RSM Christian School.  From our extended care and office staff to our teachers and administrators, you won't find a more caring, dedicated, and professional team.  We invite you to reach out to any of them with questions or just to get to know them.

Michelle Gerard

Michelle Gerard

3rd Grade Teacher

Michelle Gerard

Michelle Gerard has a passion for teaching and guiding children to develop their God-given talents and gifts. She has many years of teaching experience in private Christian schools, public schools, and as a missionary in Mexico. She received her undergraduate degree and teaching credential from San Jose University.

Mrs. Gerard is married and has two children. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and exploring God’s creation, playing instruments and singing, reading, finding creative outlets through art, and enjoying time with family and friends.

Jenny Vande Wydeven

Jenny Vande Wydeven

3rd Grade Teacher

Jenny Vande Wydeven

Jenny Vande Wydeven is passionate about teaching and loves to help children develop their God-given gifts and talents. Her desire is to help her students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to see the world from a Biblical worldview. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then received her teaching credential and Masters of Education, also from UCLA. During her freshman year of college, she met her husband, Matt, and they married six years later. They have two adult children, Ryan and Kristen.

Mrs. Vande has taught for many years in both public and Christian schools. She has taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades. She currently lives in Irvine and attends Grace Fellowship Church in Costa Mesa. She loves to hike, go out on her outrigger canoe, and spend time with friends and family.

Please join us as we gather for a night of giving and in celebration of the students & staff of RSMCS. There will be live music, dinner, drinks, special presentations, silent & live auctions, & more.

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