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Education is changing. Success is no longer simply measured by content mastery or academic outcomes. It’s about preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive in an ever-changing world – equipping them with adaptability, critical thinking, resilience, and the character to lead with purpose.
Redeemer’s new leadership, Kevin Bradshaw and Betty Ann Hagenau, are former Division I athletes turned longtime educators and organizational founders who know firsthand what it takes to perform, adapt, and lead under pressure. They bring that experience to their work at Redeemer, pairing the discipline and mindset of high-level athletics with a passion for faith-driven character formation stemming from their unwavering faith in Jesus.
Together, they are helping build a Redeemer community where students are challenged to become mentally, practically, and spiritually strong – developing the skills, character, and confidence to lead both in and beyond the classroom.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this incredible community and see all that God has in store for our students and families!
A Message From Our Leaders
Education is changing. Success is no longer simply measured by content mastery or academic outcomes. It’s about preparing the next generation of leaders to thrive in an ever-changing world – equipping them with adaptability, critical thinking, resilience, and the character to lead with purpose.
Together, we are helping build a community where students are challenged to become mentally, practically, and spiritually strong – developing the character, intellect and faith to lead both in and beyond the classroom.
We can’t wait to welcome you to this incredible community and see all that God has in store for our students and families!
The Redeemer Way
Means we: Love with Grace, Learn with Curiosity, Grow with Resilience, Serve with Compassion and Celebrate with JOY. These core values shape every facet of our community.
Students are acknowledged and celebrated for the various ways they embody these values in their everyday lives at our weekly Friday Chapels. With families always invited to attend, these services have become a special part of our community-building.
We are a community of families who grow, serve and celebrate together with JOY.
Ranked one of the top TK-8 private schools on the Peninsula, and rooted in 100 years of Christian values, our culture creates a joyful and safe space for students to flourish.
History of Redeemer School
In the fall of 1956, groundbreaking began on the construction of an elementary school for Redeemer Lutheran Church. The founding pastor of the congregation, Reverend John Marozik, believed in creating a school that would be a “beacon of light” to the community of Redwood City, offering children from throughout the area an opportunity to receive a
Christian education.
In the spring of 1957, Mr. Gary Behrens, a new college graduate and his new bride, Rosemary, were called to open the doors and establish the school. Together with the parish leadership and members of the congregation they began the task of recruiting students by going door to door throughout the neighborhood.
Redeemer School opened its doors for the first time in August of 1957. They began with two classrooms and 53 students in first through eighth grades. Enrollment grew every year and by 1966, the school increased its teaching staff to five. An adjoining property was purchased in 1964 that eventually became home to the school office and its administrative
offices. In 1970, Redeemer added its first kindergarten class, expanding to kindergarten through grade eight format.
By the early 2000’s and with more than 175 students, we broke ground on our new, modern educational building. Today, our campus includes 10 classrooms on two floors, Transitional Kindergarten, two large play areas, a lunch courtyard, a modern multi- purpose hall complete with a large stage and our newest creative space, the “Thrive Center”. We added state-of-the-art technology infrastructure, launched a 1:1 iPad program, and installed interactive projectors in every classroom, enhancing the learning experience through interactive visual aids.
As we close in on our 70th anniversary, Redeemer School has graduated more than 1,100 students and looks forward to growing the hearts and minds of many, many students to come.
