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A.J. Borland
Mr. Borland received his BA from Point Loma Nazarene University, and his MAEd from Gateway Seminary. Mr. Borland served as the High School Ministry Next Steps pastor and the pastor over volunteers and recruitment at Saddleback Church for several yeas. Before serving at Saddleback Church, Mr. Borland was the Youth Ministry Director at Legacy Church. Following God’s call on his life, he returned to school to receive a credential in Social Sciences and English from Concordia Univerity. AJ is passionate about serving students and seeing them grow to become who the Lord has called and equipped them to be. He grew up in Rancho Santa Margarita and is so grateful to teach in a community that means so much to him! He is married to his high school sweetheart, Alexis, and they live in Irvine with their daughter. They love going to the beach, rooting for the San Diego Padres, and serving at church.
Raquel Stitz
Raquel Stitz is a passionate educator who graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor’s in Education and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. With an extensive background in science and special education, Mrs. Stitz’s true passion lies in shaping the minds of young learners, recognizing that they are the future.
When she’s not in the classroom, Mrs. Stitz spends her time with her loving husband, wonderful son, and crazy fur-ball dog. She loves all things nerd culture, from Disney to Lord of the Rings, and is fascinated by anything science-related. Mrs. Stitz also loves to travel and worship, always seeking to expand her horizons and enrich her life.
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.
