Meet the Team!

In this area of our website you will have the opportunity to get to know our staff of amazing professionals that make the magic happen here at our school! You’ll also find documentation on topics such as Illness Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention and Salary Schedules.

Administrative Staff

Mrs. Lindsey Moore
Superintendent/Principal

Lindsey Moore- Superintendent/Principal

I am thrilled and honored to be the Superintendent-Principal of Knights Ferry School. I simply cannot imagine having this position anywhere else. I started my relationship with Knights Ferry School as a parent volunteer in the kindergarten class. All three of my children either attend or have attended this special school and my investment here runs deep. After volunteering in the classroom I became the kindergarten teacher, a position I have held for the last seven years. I wasn’t just the kindergarten teacher though, I was an active mentor teacher, a curriculum specialist and senior member of the KFS Leadership team…. all at the same time! I am now ready and excited to begin a new journey as the Superintendent-Principal, and I look forward to taking Knights Ferry School to new heights!

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TBA
Administrative Assistant

Teaching Staff

Mrs. Brittany Prather
Transitional Kindergarten

Mrs. Brittany Prather - Transitional Kindergarten

I am so excited to open our new full day stand-alone transitional kindergarten class this year. For the last two years I have taught first grade at KFS, but I have been a preschool teacher in the past. Like so many of the staff with a deep passion for our little school, my children have also attended here. I have been involved for many years, first volunteering as an art teacher before becoming a regular substitute teacher and finally a first-grade teacher. This coming school year will be one of lots of love and joy as I assist our littlest learners on their education journey.

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Ms. Courtney Geren
Kindergarten Teacher

Courtney Geren - Kindergarten

I am the new Kindergarten teacher here at Knights Ferry. You may have seen me around the school last year, while I was student teaching. I am the mother of two children and they are attending this school. I enjoy being outside and enjoy spending time in the sun. I am so excited to be a teacher at Knights Ferry School and I am looking forward to carrying on traditions and building new relationships.

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Mrs. Bailey Aksland
1st Grade Teacher

Bailey Aksland-First Grade

I am a passionate dog and plant lover with a deep appreciation for the small-town charm and the strong connections of the Knights Ferry community. After enjoying three years of teaching 4th and 5th grade at KFS I am thrilled to be stepping into the exciting world of first grade-ready to embrace the joy, wonder and growth that comes with early learning.

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Mrs. Cheri Dixon
2nd grade Teacher

Cheri Dixon-Second Grade

I am going into my third year at Knights Ferry School, starting as a long-term substitute in the 5th grade before moving to 2nd grade in the 2024-2025 school year. Second grade is fantastic and I’m looking forward to helping my students learn and grow. is our second-grade teacher. I value my family time, and enjoy camping trips and spending quality time outdoors with her loved ones. I always bring the same passion to my classroom. An avowed coffee aficionado, you may find me with a cup of coffee - or Pepsi - in hand, ready to energize both myself and my students. 

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Mrs. Kristine Madsen
3rd Grade Teacher

Kristine Madsen-Third Grade

I began my teaching career at Knights Ferry School teaching third grade via Zoom during COVID. Now that was an experience I don’t want to repeat, but even then, I could tell that Knights Ferry School and its staff and families made it something special. I am beginning my sixth year at Knights Ferry School and am still delighted to be teaching third grade, a year full of new experiences and a shift to more analytical learning. I bring an energetic teaching style to my class, firm in the belief that learning should be fun. Outside of school, I love to spend time with my husband and dog. I also love to read, go on walks, and travel around the world! 

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Mrs. Maegan Dickens
 4th & 5th Grade Teacher

Ms. Jenna Miller
6th Grade Teacher

Jenna Miller - Middle School Teacher ELA and Social Studies

I am proud to be part of our school community as an ELA and Social Studies teacher. I deeply value our school's ROARS principles of Respect, Ownership, Attitude, Responsibility, and Safety, and I strive to bring these core values into my classroom every day. I am dedicated to leading the school’s Student Council this year, empowering students to take active roles in shaping their school experience. Outside of school, I am passionate about sports and enjoy practicing jiu-jitsu in my free time where I hone my discipline and focus.

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Mr. Randy Russell
7th/8th Grade Teacher

Randy Russell – Middle School Teacher Math and Science

I began my teaching career here in Knights Ferry and I have stayed 15 years at "the little school on the hill" Through multiple changes in educational trends, staff, and curriculum, I have remained committed to my students and community.
Teacher by day, professional musician by night partnering with my wife, I enjoy the opportunity to bring my creative side to the classroom and contributing to the Knights Ferry community in general by expanding the musical offerings vailable in town.

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Specialized Staff

Mrs. McKenzie Reed
Speech Language Pathologist – SLP

Mrs. Shelby Ichord
Counselor

Mr. West Sawyer
Resource Teacher

Support Staff

Ms. Alyssa Sisco-TK
Paraprofessional Aide

Alyssa Sisco-Transtional Kindergarten Aide

Once upon a time I was a student at Knights Ferry School! I even had Mr. Russell as my teacher. Now it is great to be back in this special environment as an employee. I worked this past year as a 1:1 aide and supported many students on the playground and occasionally in our after-school program. Knights Ferry School is near and dear to my heart and I am very excited to be part of our brand-new TK classroom in this coming school year.

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Mrs. Shelby Ichord
Counselor

Ms. Becky Beltrami
Paraprofessional Aide / Cafeteria

Becky Beltrami-Kindergarten Aide

Working as an aide at Knights Ferry School is a second career for me. I am something like the school’s official grandma, providing lots of love and no-nonsense nurturing to all students. I have been working at Knights Ferry School for three years now in different capacities, including taking care of serving as well as being in the kindergarten class. I am looking forward to working in the kindergarten class again next year, helping our new teacher blossom along with our young students! Brittany Prather- Transitional Kindergarten I am so excited to open our new full day stand alone transitional kindergarten class this year. For the last two years I have taught first grade at KFS but I have been a preschool teacher in the past. Like so many of the staff with a deep passion for our little school, my children have also attended here. I have been involved for many years, first volunteering as an art teacher before becoming a regular substitute teacher and finally a first grade teacher. This coming school year will be one of lots of love and joy as I assist our littlest learners on their education journey.

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Mrs. Brenda Canterbury
Paraprofessional Aide

Brenda Canterbury-1:1 Aide, 2nd Grade

I have been both a parent and employee at Knights Ferry School, both at the same time! I have worked at KFS for several years, starting in kindergarten and later supporting 4th and 5th grade classrooms. I will be working one-on-one with a 2nd grade student, bringing care, patience, and experience to her role each day. I have enjoyed being the coordinator of our school Talent Show multiple times, as I really do I love working with kids. I have a special place in my heart
for animals and support my youngest daughter who is an active volunteer in cat and dog rescue.

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Mrs. Jayme Birdsong
Intervention Aide

Jayme Birdsong - Intervention Aide

I am excited to be working with students to do the WIN intervention. I feel I can help students. I look forward to getting to know each of them. I want to do more hands-on reading activities and make the lessons more fun and engaging for the students. I am a mother of four children. They all attended Knights Ferry, so this school has a special place in my heart. I love our little school.

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Mr. Matt Dematteis
4th – 5th Grade Paraprofessional Aide

Mrs. Jenna Dickens
Paraprofessional/Secretary 

Jenna Dickens- 7/8th Grade Aide and Secretary

This is my thirteenth year as a paraprofessional at this school. I have four children, they all attended this school from kindergarten through eighth grade. My entire family is invested and has been invested in this school for many years. My husband is also a Knights Ferry Alumni,and we love the small school atmosphere and the community.

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Ms. Megan Miller
SLPA

Mrs. Laura Watson
Custodian/Maintenance

Laura Watson-Custodian / Maintenance/ Food Service

My children are Knights Ferry alum with two of my children attending the “little school on the hill” from kindergarten through 8th grade. My grandsons have also attended Knights Ferry School for periods of time so I have been involved for quite a long while. I enjoy contributing to the school in many ways in my current position as well as throwing in some non-custodial activities like running the slime table during our annual Water Day and volunteering to help at the Oakdale Morning Market and Rodeo Parade.

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Salary Schedules/Misc Docs

Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

2024-25 Classified Salary Schedule
2024-25 Classified Confidential Salary Schedule
2024-25 Certificated Salary Schedule
2024-25 Classified – Confidential Salary Schedule