About US

Where Academics Meet Faith and Truth.

Adventure Christian School provides an enriched learning environment that has helped countless students learn, develop and grow. Our use of Christian curriculum and teaching methods help students take the next step in their education and their faith to approach the future with confidence.

We have the privilege of teaching bright and curious students from Roseville and the surrounding areas and beyond. If you’re new to our community and would like to learn more about our values, academics, teaching staff or anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Adventure Christian School

Our Mission

Adventure Christian School exists to partner with families in training students to embrace God’s Truth, strive for excellence in academics, and model Christ-like character.

Our FACULTY AND Staff

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM

JESSUP MCGREGOR

JESSUP MCGREGOR

Head of Schools

TIFFANY LATHROP

TIFFANY LATHROP

Director of Operations

KEVIN HOOD

KEVIN HOOD

Principal

PAULA WILLIAMS

PAULA WILLIAMS

Preschool Director

 Our FACULTY AND Staff

ADMINISTRATION TEAM AND SUPPORT STAFF

JESSICA SCHMIDT

Assistant Principal, Elementary

MAURA MASSE

MAURA MASSE

Assistant Principal, Middle and High Schools

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MEGAN HANSEN

MEGAN HANSEN

Executive Admin Assistant

JESIKA PELLEY

JESIKA PELLEY

Admin Assistant

KAYLA DAVES

KAYLA DAVES

Preschool Admin Assistant

GOLNAR SADEGHI

GOLNAR SADEGHI

School Nurse

DONNA CHANG

DONNA CHANG

Receptionist

CAMILLA SPANGLER

CAMILLA SPANGLER

Librarian

PRESCHOOL FACULTY

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AMY BOSTIAN

AMY BOSTIAN

Preschool Teacher

AMANDA BUSH

AMANDA BUSH

Preschool Teacher

BRITTANY COMARSH

BRITTANY COMARSH

Preschool Teacher

MARY FOSS

MARY FOSS

Preschool Teacher

TRUDY HENNESSEY

TRUDY HENNESSEY

Preschool Aide

BRENNA INDELICATO

BRENNA INDELICATO

Preschool Teacher

MARYANN KAWAS

MARYANN KAWAS

Preschool Aide

ERIKA MARROQUIN

ERIKA MARROQUIN

Preschool Aide

LORI POLEK

LORI POLEK

Preschool Aide

DINA POLISHCHUK

DINA POLISHCHUK

Preschool Teacher & Before/After School Care

SHONA PYORRE

SHONA PYORRE

Preschool Teacher

SAVANNAH WILLIAMS

SAVANNAH WILLIAMS

Preschool Teacher

AMY BOSTIAN

AMY BOSTIAN

Preschool Teacher

AMANDA BUSH

AMANDA BUSH

Preschool Teacher

BRITTANY COMARSH

BRITTANY COMARSH

Preschool Teacher

MARY FOSS

MARY FOSS

Preschool Teacher

TRUDY HENNESSEY

TRUDY HENNESSEY

Preschool Aide

BRENNA INDELICATO

BRENNA INDELICATO

Preschool Teacher

MARYANN KAWAS

MARYANN KAWAS

Preschool Aide

ERIKA MARROQUIN

ERIKA MARROQUIN

Preschool Aide

LORI POLEK

LORI POLEK

Preschool Aide

DINA POLISHCHUK

DINA POLISHCHUK

Preschool Teacher & Before/After School Care

SHONA PYORRE

SHONA PYORRE

Preschool Teacher

ELEMENTARY FACULTY

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BARBARA LEMOS

BARBARA LEMOS

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN

Transitional Kindergarten Aide

AMY DAVIS

AMY DAVIS

Kindergarten Teacher

WENDY EWING

WENDY EWING

Kindergarten Teacher

TATIANA LEAHEY

TATIANA LEAHEY

Kindergarten Aide

GIANNA GRAZIANO

GIANNA GRAZIANO

Kindergarten Teacher

KARA HAMM

KARA HAMM

1st Grade Teacher

ASHLEY GARCIA

ASHLEY GARCIA

1st Grade Teacher's Aide

ALEX JAIME

ALEX JAIME

1st Grade Aide

SHELBY NORTON

SHELBY NORTON

1st Grade Teacher

LINDA CHOATE

LINDA CHOATE

1st Grade Aide

MELISA STAMBAUGH

MELISA STAMBAUGH

1st Grade Teacher

MICHAEL CHOATE

MICHAEL CHOATE

1st Grade Aide

JENNIFER REICHES

JENNIFER REICHES

2nd Grade Teacher

HANNAH RIZK

HANNAH RIZK

2nd Grade Aide

KATIE REIDY

KATIE REIDY

2nd Grade Teacher

BEKKI SCOTT

BEKKI SCOTT

2nd Grade Aide

STEPHANIE WESSELMAN

STEPHANIE WESSELMAN

2nd Grade Teacher

NICHOLE MEZZANARES

NICHOLE MEZZANARES

2nd Grade Aide

KATHY BRAZIL

KATHY BRAZIL

3rd Grade Teacher

ASHLEY ARTHURS

ASHLEY ARTHURS

3rd Grade Aide

DARCIE WALLS

DARCIE WALLS

3rd Grade Teacher

JENNIFER MURRAY

JENNIFER MURRAY

3rd Grade Teacher

JACKIE VAN WONTERGHEM

JACKIE VAN WONTERGHEM

3rd Grade Aide

ALLISON RANDALL

ALLISON RANDALL

4th Grade Teacher

KELSEY SILBERSTEIN

KELSEY SILBERSTEIN

4th Grade Teacher

DARCHELLE YOUNG

DARCHELLE YOUNG

4th Grade Teacher

AUDREY DUNHAM

AUDREY DUNHAM

4th Grade Aide

JENNA GRUBAUGH

JENNA GRUBAUGH

5th Grade Teacher

GINA PINESCHI

GINA PINESCHI

5th Grade Teacher

BRIAN BARRERA

BRIAN BARRERA

4th/5th Grade Aide

MIDDLE SCHOOL FACULTY

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AMY SIPPLE

AMY SIPPLE

MS Aide

RANDIE TAYLOR

RANDIE TAYLOR

6th Grade Bible / Math

ART TREVINO

ART TREVINO

6th & 7TH Grade Elective

MICHELE TOZIER

MICHELE TOZIER

6th Grade ELA / History

JONATHAN WARD

JONATHAN WARD

6th Grade Science

KRISTINE BLACKBURN

KRISTINE BLACKBURN

MS and HS English Language Arts Teacher

ANA DEGRAAF

ANA DEGRAAF

Life Science, Earth Science, Biology Teacher

RICHARD HICKS

RICHARD HICKS

MS and HS Bible Teacher

JEFF ROSS

JEFF ROSS

MS Algebra Teacher

ASHLEY WINGER

ASHLEY WINGER

MS PreAlgebra Teacher

SCOTT YOUNG

SCOTT YOUNG

MS History Teacher

HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY

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KRISTINE BLACKBURN

KRISTINE BLACKBURN

MS and HS English Language Arts Teacher

ANA DEGRAAF

ANA DEGRAAF

Life Science, Earth Science, Biology Teacher

RICHARD HICKS

RICHARD HICKS

MS and HS Bible Teacher

SCOTT YOUNG

SCOTT YOUNG

History Teacher

ENHANCEMENT CLASS FACULTY

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BRENNA FARRELL

BRENNA FARRELL

EL Music Teacher

JASON LAKEY

JASON LAKEY

EL Physical Education Teacher

MATT MALBERG

MATT MALBERG

Yard Duty

BROOKE SWANSON

BROOKE SWANSON

Physical Education Teacher

JONATHAN WARD

JONATHAN WARD

Physical Education Teacher

Our Values

Word of God

Students will grow in their knowledge of God and EMBRACE His Truth which leads to a personal walk with Christ as evidenced by:

• The understanding of their identity in Jesus Christ and his indwelling power of the Holy Spirit’s work within them.

• Memorization and application of God’s word evidenced in their response to the experiences they face on a daily basis.

• An ability to defend their faith and share it with others.​

• Growth in their walk with Christ as they study, understand, and obey the Word of God and develop a Biblical worldview.

Academics

Students will strive for EXCELLENCE and competency by:

• Demonstrating their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking skills.

• Mastering curriculum goals as evidenced in subject specific exams and standardized tests.

• Comprehending, conceptualizing, analyzing, and applying information from various disciplines.

 

Respect

Students’ CHARACTER will demonstrate a healthy respect for God’s Word by:

• Honoring their parents and accepting their leadership role.

• Supporting their school and church with their actions and behavior.

• Appreciating our nation’s Christian history, freedom, flag and military.

• Exemplifying first class manners.

• Showing respect for themselves and others, taking pride in their school and using property and equipment in a safe manner.

 

Responsibility

Students will know and model Christ-like CHARACTER by:

• Knowing and doing what God expects as described in His word.

• Using their energy to fulfill the expectations of those who are counting on them.

• Knowing and applying the principle that their body is a temple of God and they will commit themselves to a lifestyle of purity, health, and fitness.

• Reporting all problems to administration and staff.

Initiative

Students will take the initiative and exhibit integrity by:

• Taking ownership and responsibility for doing their best wrk in class and at home.

• Showing positive leadership in and out of the classroom.

• Coming to school prepared and ready to learn.

Opportunities

Students grow in their academics through experiences on and off campus as evidenced by:

• Participation in school-sponsored field trips, camps and athletics and other extra-curricular activities.

• Ability to identify and apply critical thinking skills in relation to what they have learned or experienced.

• Demonstration of God-honoring behavior.

Reach

Students will look beyond themselves and demonstrate ministry to others through:

• Christ-like servant leadership service projects established by their school and church.

• Working at home with parents to earn funds to support class missionaries.

• Willingness to serve where needed.

• Practicing the Biblical principle of relating to others regardless of religious, economic, or cultural backgrounds.

Social Awareness

Students will understand and respond to the needs of others by:

• Cultivating an attitude of sportsmanship.

• Clearly communicating their thoughts, feelings, and knowledge to fellow students and staff.

• Growing development of conflict resolution skills with guided and independent practice.

• Providing opportunities for older students to participate in a buddy program.

Our Values

Word of God

Students will grow in their knowledge of God and EMBRACE His Truth which leads to a personal walk with Christ as evidenced by:

• The understanding of their identity in Jesus Christ and his indwelling power of the Holy Spirit’s work within them.

• Memorization and application of God’s word evidenced in their response to the experiences they face on a daily basis.

• An ability to defend their faith and share it with others.​

• Growth in their walk with Christ as they study, understand, and obey the Word of God and develop a Biblical worldview.

Academics

Students will strive for EXCELLENCE and competency by:

• Demonstrating their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking skills.

• Mastering curriculum goals as evidenced in subject specific exams and standardized tests.

• Comprehending, conceptualizing, analyzing, and applying information from various disciplines.

 

Respect

Students’ CHARACTER will demonstrate a healthy respect for God’s Word by:

• Honoring their parents and accepting their leadership role.

• Supporting their school and church with their actions and behavior.

• Appreciating our nation’s Christian history, freedom, flag and military.

• Exemplifying first class manners.

• Showing respect for themselves and others, taking pride in their school and using property and equipment in a safe manner.

 

Responsibility

Students will know and model Christ-like CHARACTER by:

• Knowing and doing what God expects as described in His word.

• Using their energy to fulfill the expectations of those who are counting on them.

• Knowing and applying the principle that their body is a temple of God and they will commit themselves to a lifestyle of purity, health, and fitness.

• Reporting all problems to administration and staff.

Initiative

Students will take the initiative and exhibit integrity by:

• Taking ownership and responsibility for doing their best wrk in class and at home.

• Showing positive leadership in and out of the classroom.

• Coming to school prepared and ready to learn.

Opportunities

Students grow in their academics through experiences on and off campus as evidenced by:

• Participation in school-sponsored field trips, camps and athletics and other extra-curricular activities.

• Ability to identify and apply critical thinking skills in relation to what they have learned or experienced.

• Demonstration of God-honoring behavior.

Reach

Students will look beyond themselves and demonstrate ministry to others through:

• Christ-like servant leadership service projects established by their school and church.

• Working at home with parents to earn funds to support class missionaries.

• Willingness to serve where needed.

• Practicing the Biblical principle of relating to others regardless of religious, economic, or cultural backgrounds.

Social Awareness

Students will understand and respond to the needs of others by:

• Cultivating an attitude of sportsmanship.

• Clearly communicating their thoughts, feelings, and knowledge to fellow students and staff.

• Growing development of conflict resolution skills with guided and independent practice.

• Providing opportunities for older students to participate in a buddy program.

Approach the future with confidence.