Rushelle McDermott, LEAD Teacher
My name is Rushelle McDermott. This is my third year teaching kindergarten at COA. I am excited to teach your child and share my love and enthusiasm for education with him/her. I truly enjoy teaching kindergarteners and watching them grow throughout the year. I graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a BA in English. I earned my CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a second bachelor’s degree from Western Governors University. I grew up in Sacramento, but also lived and taught English for a year in Busan, South Korea. It was quite an exciting adventure! I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, Chris, friends, and family. I like traveling, concerts, and spending time at the beach when I’m not teaching. I look forward to another great year!
Claudia Magwili
Hi my name is Claudia Magwili, and I am a kindergarten teacher at Community Outreach Academy. I received my undergraduate at California State University, Chico in liberal studies and went on to get my multiple subject teaching credential at Chico. My love for teaching started at a young age when I use to spend a lot of time in my mom’s classroom and tutoring her students. I come from a family of teachers, my mom teaching 5th grade and my sister also teaching kindergarten. When I am not teaching I love spending time with my family, traveling with my husband, being outdoors, and eating pizza! I am so excited for this school year and can’t wait to watch my students grow.
Hello! My name is Diana Kravchuk.Tamara Danilyuk
My name is Tamara Danilyuk. I graduated from California State University with a B.A in Liberal Studies in 2008 and then my CA Teaching Credentials in 2010. I have been teaching since 2011. Each new school year helps me grow as an educator and as an individual. I enjoy working with young children and I feel that teaching is my calling.When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my family: My husband Eugene and my three wonderful children. Also, I enjoy traveling, shopping, camping, and researching teaching ideas.
Amanda Tucker
Hello! My name is Amanda Tucker. I am a kindergarten teacher at Skvarla. I started teaching at C.O.A. in 2006 and I love it! I like to sing songs, do art projects, and read books in my class. I have taught other grades too. I have taught first grade, second grade, and fifth grade, all of which have offered their own excitement and uniqueness. I have also lived and taught abroad in Bangkok, Thailand from 2005-2006. It was an amazing experience both professionally and personally.
Terri Sanders
My name is Terri Sanders. I am a kindergarten teacher at Community Outreach Academy. I enjoy working with children and helping them reach for their dreams through their education. I believe every child should be valued and treated with respect. An education should empower a child and help him or her make a positive contribution to our world.
Karin Oxenham
Hello! My name is Karin Oxenham and I am excited to be your child’s kindergarten teacher this year. I am passionate about teaching because I love being a part of my students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. I love seeing the unique strengths in every child and helping prepare them for a bright future! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, including my adorable cat! I also enjoy playing soccer, eating chocolate, and traveling when I get the chance. I even lived and worked in Cairo, Egypt in 20I5! I’m looking forward to a great year!