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Elementary Teachers & Administrative Staff:

Cindy Whitmore - Elementary Teacher

Attended Fairleigh Dickinson University (Madison, NJ).

30 years experience.

14 years teaching at RSA.

Terri Linder - Elementary Teacher.

Bachelor in Theology/Missions.

32 years experience

12 years teaching at RSA.

Lydia Bora - Administrative Assistant, Teacher's Assistant.

Manages Accounts Receivables.

Works One on One with students.

Assists with grading, filing, planning activities.

2 years with RSA.

Roni Stockdale - Owner, IEP Specialist.

B.S. Psychology, CPR/First Aid Certified.

20 years running operations at RSA.

Middle & High School Staff:

Patty Gagliano - Director of RSA.

Associates in Marketing.

Certified in Human Resources, Microsoft Office,

Graphic Design, and Quick Books.

Notary Public.

16 years teaching at RSA.

Errin Harpman-Kencke - Middle/High School Teacher.

Illinois Central College - Early Childhood Education.

Palm Bay Elementary - Instructional Assistant.

Cornerstone Learning Center - Director.

St. Thomas Catholic School - Cook & Volunteer.

22 years experience.

4 years teaching at RSA.

Xenia Martinez - Middle/High School Teacher.

Attended FMTI to study fire science and emergency

medicine as an EMT-B. Over 8 years served in hospitality and 

restaurant management. 3 years in project management and 

construction. Loves to camp, and spend time with family.

2 years teaching at RSA.

Norma Owen - Middle School Teacher.

​AS in General Studies.

Licensed CNA.

Certified Phlebotomist.

CPR/BLS Certified.

Seizure Identification, Resue Certification through the 

Epilepsy Foundation.

QMAP Certified.

2 years teaching at RSA.

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