I am a native Californian growing up predominantly in the Bay Area. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts from Mills College in Economics and Communications. After working as a financial planner for a few years, I decided to pursue my teaching credential and obtain my Masters of Science in Education. I began my teaching career as a lead teacher for a charter school in Stockton. In January of 2005, my family and I moved to Apple Valley, MN. I was the Director/Superintendent of a k-8 charter school that utilized the Core Knowledge sequence and the Classical Education model. After six plus years in Minnesota, my husband was transferred back to Northern California where I worked as the Director of Education for the Resource Area for Teaching (RAFT). We provided Common Core implementation training for districts in Sacramento County, as well as professional development on Hands-On Learning strategies. My true passion lies in unlocking student potential. I am an extremely dedicated, passionate, and innovative administrator that is committed to building strong relationships between students, staff, parents, and the community. Email: jgodtland@placeracademy.org
Amber sutton - vice principal
Hello Placer Academy! I'm really looking forward to the upcoming year. I love this little family at Placer Academy and am so grateful to call this school my home. All of my experience in education is in middle school settings or in administration roles, which I have loved equally. My teaching heart lives in the sciences and of course, I love working with data! If you ever want to nerd out on numbers, I'm your gal. I am married to an amazing educator and we have a toddler and two teenagers. We are both incredibly passionate about education and love working in this world. When we aren't at work we love to cook, play games, and spend time with our family and friends. We enjoy a good karaoke night, a sushi dinner, and lively conversations. Here at PAC I work hard to create positive relationships with our families, our students, and our teachers. This school year is sure to be a great one with this amazing staff! Email: asutton@placeracademy.org
Hi, my name is Tasha Raddigan. I was born and raised right here in Placer County where I attended Loomis Grammar School as a child and later moved to Lincoln during my high school years. I met my husband, Jared when I was 19 and we have been together ever since. We have 2 wonderful children, who both attend Placer Academy. After getting married and having our first child I decided to go back to school. I graduated from CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008, believing I would continue on and get my teaching credentials. However life took a different direction and I decided to become a stay at home mom for my 2 children. Now I get the best of both worlds, I get to work and be with them. :) Working closely with the staff here at Placer Academy for the past few years has been a great experience and I am very fortunate to continue working with them. Email: traddigan@placeracademy.org
RACHEL TODD - SCHOOL SECRETARY
I’m Rachel Todd, new this year as the school secretary, yet not new to the school! I love Placer Academy, it has been a wonderful place for our children! I have worked the last two school years as a teacher’s aide at UA, and I have loved it and the staff! I have been married to my husband Randy since 2016, and between us we have four kids. Kate, Luke, Alyssa and Brooklynn (who all are/have been at PAC)! My husband Randy is a pilot for the Air Force Reserves and Delta Air Lines, and we love to travel as much as possible. After marrying Randy, I looked to find a career where it could work having 4 kids with crazy schedules, and I’m so lucky I found employment at PAC. Working for the school for the last two years has been an amazing experience, as I have been able to get to know some incredible kids ( parents and staff too ), while being close for my own kids. I’m looking forward to the school year! Email: rtodd@placeracademy.org
