Gail Newton received her calling to be a teacher when she was just 12 years old. This year marks her 47th year teaching Kindergarten in a Christian school; as such, she has used the gifts the Lord has given her to help shape hundreds of young minds, nurturing them as they grow in Jesus. She […]
Elizabeth Canales
Elizabeth Canales is grateful for the opportunity to teach in a setting where she can be Gospel-minded and demonstrate the gracious love of Christ through all she does in the classroom. The desire of her heart is to see the name of Jesus shown through all subjects. Miss Canales graduated from Biola University with a […]
Michele Forster
Michele Forster considers it an honor to show her students how unique they are. She knows that God has amazing plans for their lives because He loves all of us so much. As a Christian educator, Ms. Forster has taught various grade levels over the years and capitalizes on each and every opportunity to integrate […]
Diane Escobar
Armed with God’s Spirit, Word, calling, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development from Cal State Northridge, and an ACSI Educator’s certificate, Mrs. Diane Escobar has been teaching in Christian education for more than four decades. She chose to work in Christian education because of her firm conviction that Christ-centered education ministers to and […]
Megan Pierce
The choice to work at a Christian school was an easy one for Mrs. Pierce because Christian schools value each student as a child of God and encourage each one to use his/her God-given talents in reaching their highest potential. A graduate of Biola University, Mrs. Pierce has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with […]
April Roche
April Roche graduated from Salem State College with a Bachelor of Science in Education and started her teaching career in 1989. She was then blessed to be able to take time off to raise her children. During that time, she was a substitute teacher at Mission Hills Christian School (now RSM Christian School) and is […]
Amal Andraos
Amal Andraos began her higher education graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Rutgers University in New Jersey. After having three children, she was drawn toward the teaching profession where she was able to support and guide children in their most vulnerable years. She returned to higher education at Biola University where she received […]
Julia Bernier
Julia Bernier followed the Lord and His gifting into teaching for more than 20 years. Her heart’s desire is to reach children and adults for Christ. She serves as a Master Teacher at Saddleback Church for Class 401 in Missions. Mrs. Bernier is a missionary, having been sent to the far reaches of the world […]
Carrie Gulino
Born and raised in Southern California, Carrie Gulino earned her Bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine along with an elementary teaching credential and specialization in Early Childhood Education. She asked Jesus into her life at age 16 while attending a Young Life retreat at Forest Home Camp. She married her high school sweetheart, Steve, and their […]
Jenny Vande Wydeven
Jenny Vande Wydeven received her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles. She then received her teaching credential and Masters of Education, also from UCLA. During her freshman year of college, she met her husband, Matt, and they married six years later. They have two adult children, Ryan and Kristen. […]
