Faculty

Our instructors are chosen for their love of life and learning, generosity of spirit, and respect for the sanctity of childhood. Upholding the philosophy of Mae Carden, our faculty maintains high academic standards while also encouraging students’ development of core values. With a warm, calm, lighthearted approach, our skilled teachers help students to develop their powers of perception, concentration, and self-discipline while guiding them to use their innate powers of analytical thinking and individual problem solving. This entire process results in a love of learning, which leads to academic excellence and strength of character.

Our instructors are chosen for their love of life and learning, generosity of spirit, and respect for the sanctity of childhood. Upholding the philosophy of Mae Carden, our faculty maintains high academic standards while also encouraging students’ development of core values. With a warm, calm, lighthearted approach, our skilled teachers help students to develop their powers of perception, concentration, and self-discipline while guiding them to use their innate powers of analytical thinking and individual problem solving. This entire process results in a love of learning, which leads to academic excellence and strength of character.

Administration

Director Mrs. P.L. de Avila
Assistant Director Mrs. Shellie Collins
Director of Admissions Mrs. Kathy Angioli
Office Mrs. Jeanne Christiansen
Mrs. Caroline Cooper
Mrs. Dorene Ford
Mrs. Robin Smallcomb

 

Grade Level Teachers

Junior Primary Teachers Miss Kristina Dorsey
First Grade Teachers Mrs. Laurie Davenport
Second Grade Teachers Miss Sarah Asay
Ms. Stacey Winker

 

Third Grade Teachers


Mrs. Elizabeth Driver

Mrs. Joy Sacco

Fourth Grade Teachers

Mrs. Susan Bradarich

Ms. Marilyn Acquah

Fifth Grade Teachers Mrs. Nancy Bittenbender
Sixth Grade Teachers Miss Kellie Anderson
Mr. Jason Moore
Seventh Grade Teacher Mrs. Leone Cable
Eight Grade Teacher Miss Kia Smallcomb

 

Course Specific Teachers

Athletic Director Coach Ted Mansour
Director of Extended Day Coach Kathleen Pham
Art Mrs. Sherri Sieb
Music Mr. Paul Zuill
Spanish Sra. Theresa Pallete
Sra. Susana Tuccio
 
Grades 6-8 Math Ms. Mary Anne Marracq
Mrs. Marilyn Weaver

JP- Grades 5 Science

Grades 6-8

Mrs. Heather Rydzeski

Mr. Jason Moore

Computer Mrs. Ivana Rusznak
Tutors/Resource Teachers Mrs. Mary Edsen
Mrs. Karen Sorenson
P.E./Extended Day Staff Coach Scott Collins
Coach Shane Collins
Coach Casey Quinn
Coach Merryl Quinn
Coach Dean Baggs

 

Administration

Director Mrs. P.L. de Avila
Assistant Director Mrs. Shellie Collins
Director of Admissions Mrs. Kathy Angioli
Office Mrs. Jeanne Christiansen
Mrs. Caroline Cooper
Mrs. Dorene Ford
Mrs. Robin Smallcomb

 

Grade Level Teachers

Junior Primary Teachers Miss Kristina Dorsey
First Grade Teachers Mrs. Laurie Davenport
Second Grade Teachers Miss Sarah Asay
Ms. Stacey Winker

 

Third Grade Teachers


Mrs. Elizabeth Driver

Mrs. Joy Sacco

Fourth Grade Teachers

Mrs. Susan Bradarich

Ms. Marilyn Acquah

Fifth Grade Teachers Mrs. Nancy Bittenbender
Sixth Grade Teachers Miss Kellie Anderson
Mr. Jason Moore
Seventh Grade Teacher Mrs. Leone Cable
Eight Grade Teacher Miss Kia Smallcomb

 

Course Specific Teachers

Athletic Director Coach Ted Mansour
Director of Extended Day Coach Kathleen Pham
Art Mrs. Sherri Sieb
Music Mr. Paul Zuill
Spanish Sra. Theresa Pallete
Sra. Susana Tuccio
 
Grades 6-8 Math Ms. Mary Anne Marracq
Mrs. Marilyn Weaver

JP- Grades 5 Science

Grades 6-8

Mrs. Heather Rydzeski

Mr. Jason Moore

Computer Mrs. Ivana Rusznak
Tutors/Resource Teachers Mrs. Mary Edsen
Mrs. Karen Sorenson
P.E./Extended Day Staff Coach Scott Collins
Coach Shane Collins
Coach Casey Quinn
Coach Merryl Quinn
Coach Dean Baggs

 

Carden Academy
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
phone: 949.458.1776
Carden Academy
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
phone: 949.458.1776