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
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MARTI WILLENS
Middle School English
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 seventeenth year at Calvary. |
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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. |
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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 is in his seventh year as Assistant Head.
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ERWIN WONG
Director of Admissions & 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. |
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CHRIS BAELE
Middle School Physical Education & Athletics Director
Chris Baele received his B.A. in Child Development with from California State University, Los Angeles. Chris has a wide variety of experience as a coach for CCS and the L.A. Department of Parks and Recreation. He is in his seventh year at Calvary and in his first year as Athletic Director and Middle School Physical Education Teacher.
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SUZANNE BARAFF
Coordinator of the 1:1 Laptop Program
Teacher Librarian/Technology Integration Specialist
Suzanne Baraff has received her B.A. from Cal Poly and her M.S. in Psychology, Mediation/Arbitration training from Pepperdine School of Law and has completed her teaching credential. She is in her sixth year at Calvary. |
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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 fifth year at CCS. |
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BRITTANY DEAN
Middle School Spanish
Brittany received her BA degree in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine University and has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Single Subject Authorization in Spanish. Brittany is in her fourth year at Calvary.
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TJ FASSLER
4th/5th Grade Science & 7th Grade Social Studies
T.J. Fassler received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from Pepperdine. He has a Multiple Subject Credential. T.J. teaches fourth grade and fifth grade Science and seventh grade Social Studies and is in his eighth year at Calvary. |
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DARLENE GEE
Middle School Science
Darlene Gee received her BS. in Psychobiology and her MA in Education, both from UC Los Angeles. She has a California Teaching Credential in Chemistry, Biology and General Sciences. She is in her seventh year at Calvary. |
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ERIC HEILMAN
Middle School Mathematics
Eric Heilman received his BA in Communication at Cal State Sacramento and has a MS in Education with an emphasis in Middle School Mathematics. This is Eric's eleventh year at Calvary. |
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JENNY HOWELL
6th Grade Mathematics & Science
Jenny Howell received her B.A. in Liberal Arts with a Mathematics emphasis and her teaching credential from Pepperdine. She is a sixth grade Math and Science teacher and is starting her fourteenth year at Calvary. |
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BRIAN KELLY
Middle School Social Studies
Brian Kelly received his BA from The Master’s College and his MA in Theology from Biola University. Brian is starting his eleventh year at Calvary.
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KAREN KELLY
6th Grade English & Social Studies
Karen Kelly received her BA in English and her Secondary Teaching Credential from the Master's College. She received her MA in Education: Curriculum and Instruction from City University. Karen has twelve years of teaching experience, six of those years have been at Calvary. |
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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. |
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DAVID LUDWIG
Middle School English
David Ludwig received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and his M.A. in Education and his credential from National University. He also received his Administrative Services Credential from Cal State Dominguez Hills. David is starting his ninth year at Calvary. |
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KIM SCHAEFER
5th & 6th Grade Spanish
Kim Schaefer received her BA in Education from Georgia Southern University and has nine years of teaching experience. She is in her fourth year in the Spanish Department. |
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