Michelle Gerard
Michelle Gerard has a passion for teaching and guiding children to develop their God-given talents and gifts. She has many years of teaching experience in private Christian schools, public schools, and as a missionary in Mexico. She received her undergraduate degree and teaching credential from San Jose University. Mrs. Gerard is married and has two […]
Yani Linnes
Yani Linnes worked for the past 10 years as a teacher’s aide and a Spanish teacher for children from Kindergarten through 3rd grade at Saddleback Valley Christian School. She is a licensed Cosmetologist and also graduated from Medical Assistant School. She has been married to her husband, Bob, for the past 24 years, and they […]
Gail Newton
Gail Newton has been teaching in Christian Schools since 1974. Upon college graduation, she was called into Christian education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from California Baptist University and did graduate work at CBU and U.C. Irvine. Mrs. Newton holds a lifetime K-9 California Credential and has her ACSI certification. At […]
Diane Escobar
Diane Escobar has been a Christian educator for more than 40 years. She considers herself blessed to work with children each day, leading them on the road to academic success and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mrs. Escobar has a Bachelor of Arts in Child Development degree from California State University Northridge and received […]
Amal Andraos
Amal Andraos began her higher education by graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Rutgers University. 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 her […]
Jenny Vande Wydeven
Jenny Vande Wydeven is passionate about teaching and loves to help children develop their God-given gifts and talents. Her desire is to help her students develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to see the world from a Biblical worldview. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los […]
Mary Jane Merritt
Mary Jane Merritt attended the University of Arizona where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education. She now holds a California Life Credential (K-9), and an ACSI Credential. Mrs. Merritt began teaching in 1969 and became a kindergarten teacher at Mission Hills Christian School in 1991. She absolutely loves coming to work where her students […]
