Albert Castaneda Named Middle School Principal

At the Redwood Christian Middle School & High School Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 24, RCS announced Albert Castaneda as the new Middle School Principal, effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Castaneda has 31 years of faithful service to the students of RCS. He has taught various subjects including PE, Bible, History, and AAP Advisory. Since 2010 he has served as the Director of the AAP Program and as an assistant principal at the MSHS. Mr. Castaneda met his wife, Julie Castaneda at Biola, and three of their four children graduated from RCS (Alicia, Joel, and Abby); Josh is in 10th grade. Mrs. Castaneda has also taught English for RCS and currently produces the high school yearbook. Mr. Castaneda earned a BA in History from Biola, a California Teaching Credential from Chapman University, and an MA in Educational Leadership along with a California Administrative Services Credential from Brandman University. In addition, he will soon be completing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University.

Mr. Castaneda says, “Now, more than ever there is a need for Christian education for Middle School students. They need a school that supplies answers and provides support to teach our brilliant children to trust God for their future. I look forward to seeing you in August 2022.”