Our Vision
Our vision is to be a welcoming Christian school, in service to children and families, compelled by God's grace and rooted in Jesus' purpose to 'let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.' (Matthew 19:14)
Our Team
Katelyn Huffman, Riverbend Christian School Director
Katelyn Huffman serves as the Director of Riverbend Christian School and brings over eight years of experience in early childhood education. During her time at Texas State University and while working in foster homes, the Lord placed a deep love for children on her heart and called her to a life of service in early childhood education. She is dedicated to partnering with families to nurture strong academic foundations and faith-filled growth in every child.
Alicia Donoghue, Riverbend Christian School Assistant Director
Since 1997, Alicia Donoghue has served the families of Riverbend Christian School, maintaining a warm, Christ-centered environment that supports both children and their parents. Passionate about children and their development, she applies her business and accounting strengths to ensure the preschool operates efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of care and early education.
Our Board of Directors
Pat Casey, Director
Kami Cooper, Director
Beverly Raiford, Director & Riverbend Church Council Member
Melanie Taylor, President of Riverbend Christian School Board of Directors & Riverbend Church HR Director
Taryn Knott, Director – Parent Representative
Shay Maples, Board of Directors Advisor – Parent Representative
Feedback Form
We value your feedback on the Riverbend Christian School experience. If you’d like to share kudos or have suggestions or concerns that have not already been addressed by the school administration, please contact the Board of Directors by filling out the form below.
History of Riverbend Christian School
Since 1985, Riverbend Christian School has faithfully served families by providing a welcoming, grace-filled foundation for young children during some of their most important formative years. What began as a ministry dedicated to nurturing children in a loving Christian environment has grown into a trusted preschool community where generations of families have experienced compassionate care, meaningful learning, and lasting relationships.
For more than four decades, Riverbend Christian School has remained committed to helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through purposeful play, faith-based teaching, and whole-child development. Rooted in the belief that every child is uniquely created and deeply loved by God, RBCS continues to create joyful first school experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Today, Riverbend Christian School carries forward the same mission that has guided it since the beginning: to partner with families, lead with grace, and provide children with a strong foundation of faith, character, and learning that will serve them for years to come.