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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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 second 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 ninth year at Calvary. |
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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 twelfth 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 eighth year at Calvary.
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KAREN KELLY
6th Grade English and 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 ten years of teaching experience, four of those years have been at Calvary. |
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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. She is in her fifth year at Calvary. |
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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. David is starting his sixth year atCalvary. |
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BRIAN MILLAR
Middle School Physical Education and Athletic Director
Brian Millar received his BA in Religion from Pepperdine University. He received a MA in Pysical Education from Azusa Pacific and holds a Personal Training License. This is Brian's eighth year at Calvary. |
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KIM SCHAEFER
5th and 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 second year in the Spanish Department. |
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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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MARTI WILLENS
Middle School English
Middle School Director and 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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Administration
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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 is in 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 ninth year in the classroom.
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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. She is in her fourth year at Calvary. |
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Support Personnel
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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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MERRIT 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 beginning 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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