Our Team
Dedicated, compassionate, and deeply committed to whole-child learning — the people of RCS make our community what it is. Our teachers don't just educate; they build relationships, nurture confidence, and show up for every child, every day.
Teaching faculty
Alanna Fosback
I sincerely and deeply care about all my students and families. My goal is to create a classroom environment where children feel safe, loved, and welcomed every day. I strive to create a fun, nurturing, and safe learning environment where children have the ability to explore, be creative, and interact with the world around them. I believe in teaching the "whole" child, helping children to develop social emotional skills as they interact with one another and the world around them.
I have an extensive background in working with children. I previously homeschooled my own children. In addition to raising my own children, I taught Kindergarten for several years, and have also been an enrichment facilitator, creating programming and content for a dynamic expanded learning program that served multiple grade levels. In addition to these roles, I am also a nanny and work closely with multiple families.
I am excited to be a part of the Roseville Community School family and can't wait to meet all of you!
I live in Roseville with my son and our french bulldog. Outside of teaching, I love to travel and explore, draw, cook, bake, ride bikes, play games, swim, and enjoy music.
Robins/Hummingbirds Combination Teacher
Emily Motter
Teaching children has always been a huge part of who Emily is — and who she wants to continue to be. She believes life is a lot more fun when you embrace your inner child, and her classroom reflects that belief every single day.
Emily is wildly passionate about keeping the arts alive and helping students find their own creative voice. Her background spans a wide range of artistic teaching: set design, musical theater, directing, and sketch, paint, and sculpt instruction. She previously homeschooled her own children, giving her a deep appreciation for the flexibility and intentionality that defines the RCS approach.
Emily's teaching style is calm, open-armed, and judgment-free. She avoids loud or overstimulating environments and creates space where every child feels genuinely safe to take risks and be themselves. As a natural empath, she is deeply attuned to the emotional needs of her students, weaving confidence-building and self-regulation into every activity alongside the academics.
Outside the classroom: Emily loves the water — snorkeling, swimming in rivers, and being outside whenever possible. She believes sunshine and grounding are among the most therapeutic practices around. You'll also find her on a stage, with a paintbrush, or lost in a good book.
Owls Teacher and Songbird Studio Director
Krystle Oliver
Hawks/Eagles Combination TeacherKrystle brings compassion, creativity, and a genuine commitment to meeting every learner where they are. Her classroom is a place where different learning styles are not just accommodated — they're celebrated.
Krystle is dedicated to creating a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging environment where students feel both challenged and safe. She works to ensure that every child's unique strengths and abilities are recognized and built upon, nurturing the confidence students need to take on increasingly complex academic and social challenges as they grow.
Known to everyone at RCS simply as "Chef D" — is the school's head chef, cooking instructor, and the driving force behind the farm-to-table program. As a professional chef and owner of his own catering company, Chef D brings real-world culinary expertise into the classroom in a way that is as educational as it is delicious.
Chef D has spent years teaching children how to cook — not just recipes, but life skills. In his kitchen classroom, students learn where food comes from, how to prepare it with care, and why what we eat matters. His work at RCS has been instrumental in establishing the school's farm-to-table program, connecting the school garden directly to the kitchen and promoting sustainable, seasonal eating in a way children genuinely love.
This year, he is also our Eagles Teacher for our Math and Language classes in combination with Krsytle Oliver, our Mentor teacher. We are so excited to have him extend his knowledge and presence into the primary classroom.
Fun fact: When Chef D isn't in the kitchen at RCS, he's running his catering business — so your child is learning from a working professional chef.
Eagles Core Teacher/ Lead Culinary TeacherDaniel Oakley (Chef D)
Barbara Rogers
Teacher Assistant and Facilities Manager
Barb's connection to RCS began in the 2011–2012 school year, when her son Dylan joined as a 4th grade student. More than a decade later, she is still here — a testament to the community bonds that make RCS so special.
Barb's love of gardening and the outdoors drew her naturally into our garden program, where she has watched it grow and deepen over the years alongside the children who tend it. As Facilities Manager and Teacher's Assistant, she wears many hats — keeping the campus running, supporting classroom teachers, and being a constant, trusted presence for students throughout the day.
Students know Barb as someone patient, kind, and steady — a person they can come to when they need support. That kind of consistent, caring presence is something families can count on year after year.
Jade Darte
Teachers Assistant and Directors Assistant
I value an empathetic, consistent, and energetic approach when cultivating a learning environment. I believe in teaching students as a whole, as well as prioritizing social emotional wellbeing and development. I strive to meet all students at their level, and ensure they have the best tools available to succeed in their own unique learning style. My teaching style focuses on creating a space where children feel safe to express creatively, learn how to regulate and advocate for themselves, and interact with the world around us. But most importantly is spreading compassion, empathy, and understanding everywhere we go! My passions include the arts, music, and literature which I enjoy using as mediums for learning. I have an extensive background working with children in the local theater community as a dance teacher and choreographer. Theater teaches so many important skills such as team work, confidence, and communication skills. Outside of the classroom I love being outside in nature, reading, and spending time with my loved ones. I am so blessed and excited to be joining the beautiful RCS community.
Admin and Support Staff
Diana Loree
Business ManagerDiana brings a strong background in organization, communication, and operational efficiency to her role as Business Manager at Roseville Community School. As a member of the RCS community for the past three years, she stepped into a leadership role with enthusiasm and genuine care for the families and staff she serves.
Diana is especially passionate about streamlining school operations and supporting the daily rhythm of our learning community — making sure that behind-the-scenes, everything runs smoothly so that teachers can teach and families feel supported. Her welcoming presence and attention to detail make her an invaluable part of the RCS team.
Diana is your first point of contact for questions about enrollment, scheduling, and day-to-day school operations.
📞 (916) 304-4774 | ✉️ contact@yourrcs.org
Board Chair & Interim Administrative Director (Volunteer)Ashley Petersen
Ashley Petersen came to RCS the way many of its most dedicated community members do — as a parent who fell in love with the philosophy. Her connection to progressive education began through the neighboring preschool, where she first encountered the child-centered, whole-child approach that would shape her family's path. When it came time for her children to continue their education, RCS was the clear answer. Both of her children are currently enrolled.
What started as deep admiration for the school became something more when RCS needed steady hands at a critical moment. Ashley stepped into the role of Board Chairperson and, on an interim basis, took on the responsibilities of Administrative Director as well — all as a volunteer. In that role she oversees communications, marketing, event organization, fundraising, program management, and staffing, while working to bring greater structure and stability to the school's operations.
You'll find Ashley not just behind the scenes but on campus regularly — in the classrooms, alongside teachers and students, and wherever she's needed. She is driven by a genuine commitment to preserving the traditions, relationships, and spirit that make RCS so uniquely special to the families it serves.
For Ashley, this isn't just volunteerism. It's a deeply personal investment in ensuring that the progressive education community she loves — and that her own children call home — continues to thrive.
Terina McCraw: Garden Coordinator
Terina works closely alongside Chef D as RCS's Garden Coordinator, planning and planting what the school grows in direct connection with what gets prepared in the kitchen classroom. For Terina, the garden is more than a growing space — it's a living, sensory learning lab for the entire RCS community.
She is deeply passionate about organic and sustainable growing practices, and brings that knowledge into hands-on experiences for students at every turn. Whether a child is discovering what a freshly dug potato looks like or biting into a pea picked straight from the vine, Terina creates the magic moments that make food feel meaningful.
Terina's own garden is a mix of edibles and California native plants, where pollinators and beneficial insects are always welcome. Outside of RCS, her creative work spans writing, art, and ceramics — and she brings all of that richness into the way she engages with children and the natural world.
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We are always looking for passionate, child-centered educators who believe in the power of progressive education. If you're drawn to a school where curiosity is celebrated, relationships matter, and every child is truly known — we'd love to hear from you.