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
Hi all, my name is Amber Sutton. I’m coming to Placer Academy after 11 years of teaching in the middle school setting. I am passionate about innovative education and encouraging students and teachers to be lifelong learners. I am a mother to the most adorable 1.5 year old and a step mother to a 16 and 14 year old. We are rescue dog advocates and currently have 3 of our own dogs. We have fostered and rehabilitated 14 dogs and have loved every single one of them. When we aren’t busy parenting, my husband and I love to play games, cook together, and spend time with our family and friends (preferably in a pool somewhere!). My husband is also in education as a teacher for a Waldorf inspired charter, so I’m sure you can imagine the lively conversations we have at home! I am so excited to join the Placer Academy family this year as Vice Principal. This is going to be a great year! Email: asutton@placeracademy.org
Sheri Baldridge ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Hi, my name is Sheri Baldridge and I’ve been the Administrative Assistant here at Placer Academy since 2013. I believe that I have the best job in the world! I love working with the kids and families here at Placer Academy. I was born and raised in the Bay Area in Martinez, CA. I received my BS in Business Management in 2005 from The University of Phoenix. My husband teaches Spanish at Placer High School and Sierra College. Together we have four children. Some of my favorite activities are spending time with my family, swimming, play board games, baking, camping, and enjoy the outdoors. Email: sbaldridge@placeracademy.org
Tasha Raddigan Registrar
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
