Calvary Christian School is committed to hiring high quality teachers and administrators of academic excellence. All the teachers and administrators have deep Christian values and a heart for children. Teachers, administrators and all educational assistants are screened carefully and selected on the basis of their Christian values, integrity, commitment and love for children.
With the belief that children do not care what you know until they know that you care, CCS teachers and administrators go well beyond the classroom to encourage, support and show love to the students. From attendance at student’s activities and sports outside of school, to calls and notes of encouragement, teachers and administrators show that they care on a continual basis. The opportunity for academic excellence is accessible for each student.
All of our classroom teachers hold California Teaching Credentials, and many have advanced degrees, including several with Masters, Reading Specialist Credentials, and two with PhDs. All of our highly qualified teachers are fully committed to generosity of time and heart in their interactions with students and families.
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JANNA ANDERSON
3rd Grade Elementary
Janna Anderson received her BS in Accounting, her MA in Education, and her credential from Pepperdine University. Janna has taught at Calvary for four years.
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SHANNON BARRY
5th Grade Elementary
Shannon Barry received her BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Sociology and completed her teaching credential at Pepperdine University. This is Shannon's first year at Calvary.
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CHRISTIE BLACKWOOD
1st Grade Elementary
Christie Blackwood received her BA degree in Liberal Arts with a mathematics emphasis from Pepperdine University. Christie did her student teaching at CCS and now teaches 1st grade here. |
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CHARLIE BURR
Preschool and Elementary Physical Education
Charlie Burr received his BA in Speech Communication from Northridge. He teaches Preschool-2nd grade Physical Education at Calvary and is in his thirty-fifth year of teaching! |
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CAROL COOPER
Art Teacher
Carol Cooper is originally from the Midwest and received her associate degree in Special Education. Carol has been employed in the art publishing industry for many years. She also teaches Art part time at New Horizons and previously taught at Notre Dame.
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CAROLE CURRAN
Transitional Kindergarten
Carole Curran received her BA in Music Education from King’s College in New York. She also received her Early Childhood Teaching and Early Childhood Director’s Certification from UC Los Angeles. |
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TJ FASSLER
4th Grade Elementary
T.J. Fassler received his BA in Liberal Arts and teaching credential from Pepperdine. T.J. teaches fourth grade and is in his fourth year at Calvary. |
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JENNIFER HOFF
4th Grade Elementary
Jennifer received her BA in Public Relations and Business and her teaching credential from Pepperdine University. She returns to Calvary from Chicago where she taught fourth grade for the past three years. |
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LINDSAY HOOGENDAM
3rd Grade Elementary
Lindsay Becker received a BA in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine and has now completed her Masters in TESOL. Lindsay taught at CCS for three years and then went to China to teach for two years. She has now returned to the US and to CCS where she again teaches 3rd grade. |
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AMBER JOHNSON
1st Grade Elementary
Amber Johnson received her BA. in Liberal Arts and teaching credential from Pepperdine. She has a California Clear Credential, a CLAD Certificate, and a supplementary authorization in English. She is a first grade teacher and is beginning her seventh year in the classroom. |
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PAMELA JONES
Elementary School Spanish
Pamela Jones graduated from UC Santa Barbara and has both the Elementary and Secondary LIFE credentials. She has about twenty-five years of experience in various positions from Kindergarten through College. |
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JANET LARSON
Kindergarten
Janet Larsen received her BA in Education from Long Beach State University. Teaching Kindergarten, Janet is in her 17th year at CCS. |
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JENNIFER PRICE
Elementary Music
Jennifer Price received her BA in Vocal Music from Pepperdine University. She is in her fourth year as music teacher at CCS. |
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KAREN RENNER
3rd -5th Grade Physical Education
Karen Renner received her BS in Ergonomics from UCSB. She teaches 3rd-5th grade Physical Education and is beginning her fifteenth year in the classroom. |
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MEGAN SALIOS
5th Grade Elementary
Megan Salios received her BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Spanish and her teaching credential from Pepperdine University. Megan is beginning her second year as a fifth grade teacher. |
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ALLISON SUTTER
2nd Grade Elementary
Allison Sutter received her BS in Education and teaching credential from the University of Texas. She teaches second grade and is beginning her eleventh year as an educator. |
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HAYLEY SWICKARD
2nd Grade Elementary
Hayley Swickard received her BA in Liberal Studies from Westmont College. She did her student teaching in the Carpinteria School District and is now teaching 2nd grade at CCS. |
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ANTHONY WAMBLE
Elementary Technology Specialist
Anthony Wamble teaches Technology at Calvary and has an extensive background in computer technology. Anthony is starting his 4th year at CCS. |
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JENNIFER ZENZIC
Kindergarten
Jennifer received her BA in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Literature and her teaching credential from Vanguard University. She is beginning her fourth year in the classroom and her first year at CCS. |
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TERESA ROBERSON
Head of School
Teresa Roberson is in her 8th year as Head of Calvary Christian School. She received her M.A. in Administration and Supervision form California State University, Stanislaus in 1988 and her B.S. in Education from Oklahoma Christian University in 1969. She holds the California Professional Administrative Service Credential and the California Standard Elementary Life Credential. Teresa began her teaching career in Ojai and taught a total of twelve years before going into Administration. In 1997, Teresa was named the Elementary Principal of the Year for Region 7 by the Association of California School Administrators. |
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CHRISTOPHER RUTZ
Assistant Head of School/Elementary School Director
Chris Rutz received his B.A. in History from the University of Minnesota, his B.A. in Secondary Education from Western Oregon University, and his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon. He holds an Oregon Teaching License and an Administrative License in Oregon and California. Chris serves Calvary as the Assistant Head of School and is beginning his ninth year as an educator. |
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SUSIE CURRAN
Preschool Director
Susie Curran received an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Santa Monica College. She completed additional coursework in Early Childhood Development through UCLA extension. She has been at Calvary Christian School since 1989 and the Preschool Director since 1997. |
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MARTI WILLENS
Middle School Director/Matriculation Coordinator
Marti Willens received her BA in Journalism from the University of Texas. She teaches middle school English and serves as the Middle School Director and Matriculation Coordinator. |
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ERWIN WONG
Director of Admissions and Community Relations
Erwin Wong has a Master of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. Erwin completed his undergraduate work at UC Irvine in 1991, and is in the process of completing his Master of Arts in Theology. |
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