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.
Teachers
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LINDA DAVIDSON
Middle School Spanish
Linda Davidson received her BA from Life Bible College and her MA in Language Development from Azusa Pacific. She is currently working on a 2nd Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies. Linda has taught for 16 years. |
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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 6th – 8th grade Mathematics. |
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JENNY HOWELL
6th Grade Mathematics and 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 tenth 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. |
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DARLENE KWAN
Middle School Science
Darlene Kwan 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. |
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DAVID LUDWIG
Middle School English and Social Studies
David Ludwig received his BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan and his MA in Education and his credential from National University. |
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BRIAN MILLAR
Middle School Physical Education and Athletic Director
Brian Millar received his BA in Religion from Pepperdine University. Brian is completing his Master’s Degree in Physical Education. |
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TARA MORROW
6th Grade Language Arts
Tara Morrow received her BA in Liberal Arts/Vocal Performance, MA in Administration, California Teaching Credential and Administrative Services Credential from Pepperdine. |
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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 previously taught art at Notre Dame High School. |
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MARTI WILLENS
Middle School English
Middle School Director and Matriculation Coordinator
Marti Willens received her BA in Journalism from the University of Texas. |
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Administration
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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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Specialists
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CATHERINE ALVAREZ
Resource Specialist
Catherine Alvarez received her BA in Economics and Geography from UC Los Angeles and her MA in Educational Psychology from Loyola Marymount. In addition to her Teaching Credential, Catherine has a Learning Specialist Certificate and a Resource Specialist Certificate. |
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SUZANNE BARAFF
Library Coordinator
Suzanne Baraff has received several degrees: BA from Cal Poly, MS in Psychology, Mediation training from Pepperdine School of Law and is in the process of completing her teaching credential. |
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Support Personnel
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STANLEY ARDON
Director of Technology |
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SANDY DAWSON
Office Manager |
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DEANNA TAUB
Business Manager |
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LYNNE GLICK
Executive Assistant |
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MERRIT McCOY
School Nurse |
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ZEITA JONES
School Nurse |
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