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Meet the Staff

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.

Administration

Photo	Name	E-mail
	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. Chris serves Calvary as the Assistant Head of School and is beginning his seventh year as Assistant Head.	E-mail
	TERESA ROBERSON Head of School Teresa Roberson is in her thirteenth 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. In 1997, Teresa was named the Elementary Principal of the Year for Region 7 by the Association of California School Administrators.	E-mail
	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. Erwin is in his sixth year at Calvary Christian.	E-mail

Teachers

Photo	Name	E-mail
ELEMENTARY STAFF
	SANDI BARRY 1st Grade Sandi Barry received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from Pepperdine University. She has a SB 2042 Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. She teaches first grade and is starting her second year at Calvary.	E-mail
	CHRISTIE BLACKWOOD 3rd Grade Christie Blackwood received her BA degree in Liberal Arts with a mathematics emphasis from Pepperdine University. She has a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Christie is now in her sixth year as a teacher here at Calvary.	E-mail
	CHARLIE BURR Preschool & 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-ninth year of teaching!	E-mail
	CAROL COOPER Art Teacher Carol Cooper received her associate degree in Special Education from Cardinal Stritch University. Carol teaches art in the TK through Middle School Exploratory classes. She is in her fifth year at CCS.	E-mail
	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. Carole is in her twenty-ninth year of teaching at Calvary.	E-mail
	ANDREA EPPERSON 2nd Grade Andrea Epperson received her B.A. in Integrated Marketing Communications from Pepperdine University. She has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Cal Poly State University. She teaches second grade and is in her second year at Calvary.	E-mail
	TJ FASSLER 4th/5th Grade Science & 7th Grade Social Studies T.J. Fassler received his BA in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine. He has a Multiple Subject Credential. T.J. teaches fourth/fifth grade science and seventh grade social studies and is in his eighth year at Calvary.	E-mail
	KATIE GIBBS 5th Grade Katie received her B.A. in Liberal Studies from San Diego State University. She received her B.A. in Liberal Studies, with a specialization in Literature as well as her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from San Diego State. Katie is in her fourth year as a 5th grade teacher.	E-mail
	ALISON HANSEN 4th Grade Alison Hansen received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. She has also received her M.A. and Multiple Subject Credential from the USC. Alison begins her second year of teaching and her first year at Calvary in 4^thgrade.	E-mail
	PAMELA JONES Elementary School Spanish Pamela Jones graduated from UC Santa Barbara and has both the Elementary and Secondary LIFE credentials. She has over 30 years of experience in various positions from Kindergarten through College. She is in her fifth year at Calvary.	E-mail
	ALISON KELLER 4th Grade Alison received her BA in Psychology from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Education from Pepperdine. She has a California teaching credential. Alison is in her fourth year at Calvary.	E-mail
	SUE KNIGHT 3rd Grade Sue Knight received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has also received her M.A. and Multiple Subject Clear Credential from the UCLA. Sue taught for nine years prior to having a family. She will teach 3^rd grade, starting her first year with Calvary.	E-mail
	TRITIA LAU Kindergarten - 8th Grade Music Tritia Lau received her B.A. in Music Performance, with an emphasis in clarinet, and Music Education from the University of California Los Angeles. She teaches music and is in her second year at Calvary.	E-mail
	CHELSEA MELOENY Kindergarten Chelsea Meloeny received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Baylor University. She has a K-6 Teaching Credential. She teaches Kindergarten and is starting her first year with Calvary.	E-mail
	DANIELLE OWENS Kindergarten Danielle Owens received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Special Education from Loyola Marymount. She as also received her M.A. in Education from Pepperdine University. She has a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and a Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Art. She teaches Kindergarten and is starting her second year with Calvary.	E-mail
	KAREN RENNER Preschool Music & 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 eighteenth year at CCS.	E-mail
	JENNACA RODE 1st Grade Jennaca Rode received her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a Music Emphasis and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pepperdine University. Jennaca begins her third year of teaching and her first year at Calvary in 1^st grade.	E-mail
	REBECCA SALCEDO 2nd Grade Rebecca Salcedo received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her M.A. in Education and Multiple Subject Credential from Pepperdine. She taught for five years before having her family. Rebecca is starting her first year with Calvary in 2^nd grade.	E-mail
	JACQUELINE STRENKOWSKI 5th Grade Jacqueline Strenkowski received her B.A. in Public Relations with a Marketing Emphasis from Pepperdine University and her M.A. in Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has a 2040 Preliminary Multiple Subject Professional Clear Credential. She teaches fifth grade and is in her second year at Calvary.	E-mail
	ANTHONY WAMBLE TK-8th Technology Specialist Anthony Wamble teaches Technology at Calvary and has an extensive background in computer technology. Anthony is starting his eighth year at CCS.	E-mail

is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence and the development
of Christian values preparing students for leadership and service.

701 Palisades Drive Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 phone 310. 573. 0082 fax 310. 230. 9268