-Meetings are now held in the schools Chapel starting at 4:30pm.
-The MLCS Board meets the Second Tuesday of the month unless there is a Holiday.
-Meetings are subject to time and date changes due to unforeseen circumstances and we always do our best to get the information out to our families.
-Agendas are posted in the school office the Wednesday before each meeting.
You can contact all Board members by emailing mlcsboard@motherlodechristian.com
Justin joined the MLCS School Board in 2019. He has lived in Tuolumne County Since 2003 where he and his wife have raised their four children, which are all currently attending MLCS.
Prior to moving to Tuolumne County Justin obtained his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Sonoma State University. He previously worked in law enforcement for 12 years, which included assignments such as school resource officer and juvenile probation. Justin and his wife currently own a local business in Sonora that is very active in the community and keeps him quite busy.
Justin has always had a passion and desire to work with youth in the local community and within the church he attends at Sierra Bible. He is excited to serve on the MLCS board where he knows a strong relationship with Christ combined with high education goals are top priority for the staff and students.
SARKISIAN, WILL
I feel honored to have joined the MLCS Board in the Spring of 2022. I was born and raised in Tuolumne County and attended MLCS from Kindergarten through 12th grade where I graduated in 2000. After graduation, I attended Columbia College before transferring to UCSB to receive both a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s in Education.
My wife Liana and I met in college and were married in 2008. Since then, we lived in Simi Valley, CA prior to relocating to Sonora in 2014 to raise our family. We are blessed to have three children and together we attend Calvary Chapel.
As an educator, I have spent the past seventeen years in the classroom teaching English Literature and Composition, transitioning this year into an administrative role serving as the Associate Principal at Sonora High School. It is with the deepest level of commitment to the nurturing of our youth that I serve both at the high school and on the Board here at Mother Lode Christian School, preparing today’s children for the future
HARVEY, JIM
Jim has lived in Tuolumne County since 2007 and is a member of Chapel in the Pines. He has been involved with MLCS the past 10+ years volunteering his time at the Thrift Store/Jubilee as well as helping with projects around the campus. Having seen the blessing MLCS has been in the lives of family members attending the school, Jim joined the Board in 2024. He has a heart to serve and a goal to help guide and position MLCS for many more years of blessings to students, families and staff.
LAXAGUE, KRISTIE
Kristie is a 5th generation Tuolumne County resident. She married her high school sweetheart Jakin whom she met in kindergarten. They have been together since 2006 and have been married since 2013. They have 3 daughters all whom attend Mother Lode Christian School. Kristie has been a licensed cosmetologist for 16 years.
Kristie and her family live in Soulsbyville and decided to bring their eldest daughter to Mother Lode to attend preschool in 2019. Kristie and her family regularly attend and volunteer in the children’s ministry at Sierra Bible church. She and her husband also enjoy coaching youth soccer together.
The Lord put it on Kristie’s heart to apply for the MLCS board position last year and she’s very excited to be the newest member and mother on the team here at MLCS.
LEE, MEGAN
PODESTA, JASON
Jason and his family attend Anchor242 Church, where he is actively involved. MLCS has been a great blessing to his family. He has a heart for serving others, and in 2025, he felt called by God to serve on the school board. He is honored to have the opportunity to serve both God and our wonderful school in this new role.
