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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LISA ASAI
Kindergarten
Lisa Asai received her BA degree in Liberal Arts from Loyola Marymount and has a California Multi-Subject Teaching Credential. She has taught in the Lawndale School District for 3 years and is in her second 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. She has a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Christie is now in her fourth year as a first grade teacher. |
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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-seventh year of teaching! |
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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 third year at CCS.
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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. Carole is in her twenty-ninth year of teaching at Calvary. |
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TJ FASSLER
4th Grade
T.J. Fassler received his BA in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine. He has a Multiple Subject Credential. T.J. teaches fourth grade and is in his sixth year at Calvary. |
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ANNIE HENDERSON
3rd Grade
Annie Henderson received a BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Psychology from Pepperdine. She holds a California Multiple Subject Credential and is in her first year at Calvary. |
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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 over 30 years of experience in various positions from Kindergarten through College. She is in her 4th year at Calvary. |
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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 first year at Calvary.
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JANET LARSON
Kindergarten
Janet Larson received her BA in Education from Cal State Long Beach. She has a Secondary Credential. Teaching Kindergarten, Janet is in her twentieth year at CCS. |
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KATIE GIBBS
5th Grade
Katie received her BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Literature from San Diego State University. She has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Katie is in her second year as a 5th grade teacher 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 sixth 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 sixteenth year at CCS. |
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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. She has completed her Masters in Educational Administration at Pepperdine as well. Megan is in her fifth year at CCS. |
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ASHTON SAMUELSON
1st Grade Elementary
Ashton Samuelson received her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Ouachita Baptist University. She has an Arkansas teaching credential and is in her second year at Calvary Christian.
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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 fourteenth 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 has a Multiple Subject Credential and is in her fourth year teaching 2nd grade at CCS. |
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ANTHONY WAMBLE
TK-8th Technology Specialist
Anthony Wamble teaches Technology at Calvary and has an extensive background in computer technology. Anthony is starting his seventh year at CCS. |
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JESSICA LIN
3rd Grade
Jessica received her BA from the University of San Franciso and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction and has a cleared California Credential from Notre Dame de Namur University. She is in her second year at Calvary Christian.
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TERESA ROBERSON
Head of School
Teresa Roberson is in her eleventh 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. |
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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. Chris serves Calvary as the Assistant Head of School and is beginning his fifth year as Assistant Head.
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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 eighth grade English and serves as the Middle School Director and Matriculation Coordinator. Marti is beginning her fifteenth year at Calvary. |
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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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AMBER JOHNSON
Director of Elementary Academics and Teacher Support
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 beginning her tenth year at Calvary.
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STANLEY ARDON
Director of Technology
Stan has a BS in Microbiology from Cal State LA. He holds various certificates in Computer Programming and System Administration. Stan is starting his seventh year at Calvary. |
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SANDY DAWSON
Office Manager
Sandy received her BA in Sociology from Pepperine University. She is starting her seventh year at Calvary. |
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LYNNE GLICK
Executive Assistant
Lynne received her BA in Sociology and Theology from Valparaiso University. Lynne is in her sixteenth year at Calvary. |
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LYNN QUILLIN
Admissions Coordinator
Lynn Quillin received her BA in Linguistics from UCLA and has an extensive background in commercial real estate. She is in her first year at Calvary as Admissions Coordinator. |
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DEANNA TAUB
Business Manager
Deanna received her BA in Human Services at Cal State Dominquez Hills. She is starting her thirteenth year at Calvary. |
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MERRITT McCOY
School Nurse
Merritt has a BA in Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara and a BS in Nursing from Mt. St. Mary's College. She is in her third year as school nurse. |
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ZEITA JONES
School Nurse
Zeita received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Baptist Memoral Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis, Tennessee. She is in her third year at Calvary. |
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