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Jaecyn Sakach
A self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Mrs. Sakach is ecstatic to be a part of the RSM Christian School family! Jaecyn has loved the Lord as long as she can remember. A resident of RSM since the age of 12, she attended a local high school and was an active member of the marching band program, where she met her husband, Lane. Passionate for the Marching Arts to this day, Jaecyn coaches Color Guard for intermediate-level students.
Jaecyn attended Saddleback Community College and the University of California, Irvine, where she studied education, the psychological sciences, and the pre-nursing sciences. While attending college and during her post-college era, she had the opportunity to hold various positions in K-12 public schools and at the university level. Before teaching, Jaecyn has worked as an aide in special education, a full-time campus supervisor/security officer, and an academic counselor to first-generation college students. It was clear to Jaecyn that the Lord was leading her towards education.
As a JH Science and Bible teacher, Jaecyn’s desire is for all students to develop a genuine appreciation for the beauty and intricacies of creation, a deep reverence for our Creator, and learn how to live a Christ-like existence.
Shae West
Miss West was born and raised in Southern California, spending most of her life in RSM. She is even an alumnus of the former Mission Hills Christian School! Shae has her B.A. from Vanguard University, where she studied History, Political Science, and Theology. She also earned her California teaching credential from VU. Miss West loves the beach, where you can usually catch her longboarding or hanging out at a coffee shop with friends and family.
Kara Haverkamp
Kara Haverkamp received her Multiple Subject Credential from Concordia University and cleared her credential through CalStateTEACH. She spent the first five years of her Christian school career teaching 6th grade. After a few years in 6th grade, Mrs. Haverkamp knew God was preparing her to teach junior high students. On top of her teaching experience, she has personally organized and helped at many junior high retreats, was heavily involved in Young Life, and led an ongoing Bible study for junior high girls. Although she could have taught at any number of schools, Mrs. Haverkamp chose RSM Christian School because of the heart behind the school; the relationships with the students are built with the great love of Christ as the foundation, which binds us together with the purpose of learning how to love the Lord and others every single day.
Mrs. Haverkamp is married to her husband, Peter, and has recently welcomed their first child into the world. In her free time, Mrs. Haverkamp loves reading, cooking at home, going on hikes, being at the beach, and spending time with family.
Jodi Svoboda
Jodi Svoboda has always had a passion for working with children. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and received her California Teaching Credential from National University, and is close to earning her Master’s in Education. She desires to ignite a passion for learning in her students so that they become life-long learners and grow academically as well as spiritually. Her love for Jesus radiates through her smile.
Mrs. Svoboda and her husband, Arlo, have been married since 2002. They have two beautiful daughters, two dogs, and two tortoises. Mrs. Svoboda enjoys spending time with her family, as well as traveling, reading, and exercising.
