Dawn Horak
Team Lead
Hello, my name is Dawn Horak and this will be my eighth year teaching and my seventh year here at RMCA. I graduated from Emporia State University in 2013. My husband and I moved to Colorado from Kansas shortly after. We have two amazing children who both attend RMCA. My family and I love to camp, hike, and be with friends and family. I am looking forward to another amazing year.
Theresa Osborn
Hello, I'm Theresa Osborn. I am happy to introduce myself as a First Grade Teacher at RMCA. This is my 6th year with this amazing school. I started my teaching career in 1985 after graduating from UNC in Greeley. I have taught Special Education, First Grade, Second Grade, and Preschool. I am a Colorado native yet I have lived in a few other states through the years. I live in Peyton with my husband of 37 years and a sweet Golden Retriever pup.
Serena Manigold
I’m a Colorado Springs native. I absolutely love being outside where I enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and playing golf. I also love all things health and fitness, cooking, writing, and design. In 2014, I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Education from University of Northern Colorado with a Reading Minor. This will be my 4th year of teaching. My three beautiful children (5, 7, & 9) all attend RMCA. I’m looking forward to an amazing year!
Kayla Loomis
Hello! My name is Kayla Loomis and this is my fifth year as part of the First Grade Team. I was born and raised in Ohio where I attended Ohio Christian University and received my BA in Early Childhood Education. There I met Drew, my husband of 10 years. We have four beautiful children: Josias (7), Theo (4), Clara (3), and Asa (5m). I have several years of experience with the classical approach as well as character education. I have a special passion for teaching reading and am excited to watch my students grow in maturity, character, responsibility and relationships with others. Outside of school I enjoy baking, crafting, spending time outdoors, and spending quality time with my sweet family. I find pure joy in seeing students hit academic milestones and watching them discover that they too can develop a love for learning. I am enjoying being a part of this amazing community here at RMCA!
I am thrilled to join the first grade team at RMCA this year. After moving from Illinois to Colorado a few years ago, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Regis University. This is my seventh year as an elementary teacher. Prior to teaching, I worked in education as a special education paraprofessional. In my spare time, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband, three daughters, two sons-in-law, and two granddaughters. They keep me busy! I love living in Colorado and all of the beautiful sights that are so close to home.
Sarah MacLean
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
I am a first grade teacher assistant here at RMCA. This is my 8th year working at RMCA as a teacher's assistant. I have my RN license, and did private duty nursing with pediatrics and now volunteer as a nurse when needed. I love working at RMCA and have been blessed to work at the school my girls have attended since kindergarten. I love spending time with my family (husband and 2 teenage daughters). We love to play board games, go mini golfing, camping, traveling and enjoy spending time together. I was born in California but have lived here for most of my life. I love being able to be a part of the education of the first graders here at RMCA. It has been such a joy to get to know all the students that have been in the classrooms I've worked in and watch them grow from year to year.
Lisa Robbins
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Hello, My name is Lisa Robbins. I started at RMCA in the Fall of 2020 as a substitute teacher. I then moved over to 1st grade as a teacher’s aide during the 2021 school year and have been there ever since. I love working with first graders as they’re learning to read and grow in their education. My husband, Justin, and I celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary in August 2024. We have two wonderful boys; both attend RMCA. I enjoy coffee, Jane Eyre, & spending time with my friends and family.
Shauntel Ristine
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Hello! I am Shauntel, I have been in Colorado for 6 years. I originally came from California and I love being a Colorado resident. I am a teacher assistant for 1st grade. I have been at RMCA since the end of last school year, this is my first full year. Before I started working at RMCA I was a full time stay at home mom. I have 2 beautiful daughters that also attend RMCA. In my free time I love to hike, read, play games and sing at my church. I am really excited to join the 1st grade team!
