Staff

Meet Our Staff

Sarah Riesgo Director / Teacher 5th-12th

Sarah is a devoted mom of four young children, aged 12, 10, 8, and 5. She enjoys outdoor adventures and treasures family time on their backyard mini farm, complete with milking goats, chickens, rabbits, and playful barn cats. As a Liberty University graduate with a B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Psychology, Sarah is passionate about education. She loves working with her students, guiding them to discover their "ah-ha" moments, and believes that faith in God keeps her strong in this mission. Her diverse background includes serving as a Paraprofessional in the Arizona School District, teaching ESL abroad for five years, and most recently, working as a Behavioral Therapist in Idaho.

Mr.Diehl Operations Manager/ PE Teacher
God has blessed me with three wonderful children Brandon, Layla and Trinity as well as graced me with my beautiful wife Taryn.

I am a veteran who served as an aircraft mechanic in the United States Marine Corps and afterwards earned a degree in diesel technology while working for Caterpillar as a heavy machinery technician. I recently recieved my certificate from CWI in unmanned aerial systems and started a small business capturing aerial images with a small fleet of drones.

My faith in God is what allows me to live life abundantly and I am a strong believer that where God guides He also provides. I want to live for a purpose greater than myself and can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Ayesha McCandless Teacher 3/4th

Ayesha is a mother to a wonderful baby girl named Leia and a supportive wife to her husband, Alec. With extensive work experience as a tutor, in child care, and as a teacher's aide, she is currently attending the College of Western Idaho (CWI) and is in the final stages of obtaining her certification in elementary education. Her faith plays a significant role in her life, guiding her journey as a mother, wife, and educator. Inspired by her beliefs, she strives to create a nurturing and positive learning environment for young children and is passionate about fostering their growth and development.