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Heather Davenport
Mrs. Davenport is a familiar face on campus, as her children have been attending MHCS/RSMCS since 2017. Growing up in Minnesota, Mrs. Davenport graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (go Badgers!) with a degree in Sociology. While attending UW, Mrs. Davenport played soccer and was captain of the women’s soccer team. She received her teaching credential from CSU Fullerton. Mrs. Davenport is excited to return to the classroom, specifically to sixth grade which she had previously taught. She desires to see students grow academically and socially, while they also learn and grow in the knowledge of who they are in Christ.
Krista Tiffin
Krista is enthusiastic to teach 2nd grade! She’s deeply committed to nurturing her students’ growth and faith in the Lord. With a passion for adventure, she finds joy in exploring new places and experiences, always eager for the next exciting journey. Krista sees beauty in the glory of God in every aspect of life, from the classroom to the great outdoors. In her free time, she loves to read, play bass clarinet and guitar, and have fun with her family and friends.
Makaela Curammeng
Miss Curammeng graduated from California Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching credential. She is excited to be teaching first grade at RSM Christian School. Ever since she was a little girl, she has loved being at school with her classmates and teachers and loves to learn new things. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting Dana Point Harbor, camping, and coffee!
Sloan Gonzales
Mrs. Gonzales and her husband recently relocated from Texas where she taught, Kindergarten, second, and third grades. Mrs. Gonzales graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Mrs. Gonzales is so excited to be part of this amazing school. Her goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where your child loves to come to school! She has a passion for helping each child grow social-emotionally, and academically, and hopes to be a light to show Christ to each student.
Kelly C’de Baca
Kelly C’de Baca is thrilled to return to the classroom after a rewarding time away. She holds a degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University. Following her teaching career, Mrs. C’de Baca took a break to focus on raising her four children, during which she cultivated her passion for family and personal growth.
Married to her husband for nearly 20 years, she values the importance of family and community. Beyond her dedication to education, she enjoys traveling with her family, baking delicious sourdough bread, and sharing her knowledge of holistic wellness with others.
Mrs. C’de Baca’s hope for her students is that they would develop a Biblical worldview that becomes a foundation for a life centered on Christ and His Word all the days of their lives. Her hope is that through her teaching she can help build confidence in all learners because of her classroom’s emphasis on having a growth mindset in all that we do.
Leanna Henry
Leanna Henry has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Cal State Fullerton and has worked for a Christian Education Program. Her daughter is an RSMCS alum, and both of her sons currently attend RSM Christian. Mrs. Henry has been married to her husband, Matt, for almost 20 years and, as a family of five, they love to ride bikes, try to solve escape rooms together, and play pickleball.
Natalie Hall
Natalie Hall is a dedicated educator with a passion for fostering young minds. Mrs. Hall has a Master’s degree in Education from Vanguard University. Her journey to becoming a teacher took an exciting turn a few years ago when she returned to teaching 4th grade after spending a decade at home nurturing her own children.
Married for nearly two decades, Mrs. Hall shares her life with her husband and three wonderful children. Outside the classroom, she enjoys immersing herself in books, exploring new destinations, and cherishing quality moments with her loved ones. She is actively involved in her church, passionately serving the youth and participating in missions.
Fun fact about Mrs. Hall: she speaks Tagalong!
Carrie Johnson
Carrie Johnson loves being a teacher. She’s worked with children since her first job as a swimming instructor at age 16. She is married to her college sweetheart, Ed, and lives in Mission Viejo. They have two young adult children. Mrs. Johnson attends Mission Hills Church with her family, where she teaches the 4th-6th grade Sunday School class and is involved in small groups. Mrs. Johnson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC San Diego and her teaching credential from San Diego State University.
In her spare time, Mrs. Johnson enjoys baking, reading, and working on home improvement projects with her husband. She loves being an elementary school teacher because she gets to build relationships with children (they’re so much fun!) and help all her students make progress every day.
Sarah Salazar
With over 15 years of experience teaching preschool-aged children, Sarah brings a joyful and creative approach to early education. She has a passion for music, having taught preschool music for five years and worked with students from toddlers to 6th grade. Originally pursuing music therapy, Sarah earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in music performance and continues to perform professionally.
Sarah enjoys helping her students grow academically and creatively. She believes each child is unique and wants her students to know who they are and whose they are.
When she isn’t teaching or singing, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her Frenchie, Gio. She resides in Rancho Santa Margarita and is honored to be a part of the RSM Christian School family.
