Meet Our Team - Enrichment Teachers

Tracey Desmond

Tracey Desmond is a proud mom of three Mission Hills Christian School alumni and has been serving at the school for several years. She is the director of school musicals and runs the drama department and classes. Mrs. Desmond has been involved with different aspects of theater for more than 16 years. She has directed, designed hair and make-up, and costumed more than 80 shows. Her desire is to help each student achieve success as a performer and instill strong work ethics, integrity, and a love and respect for the craft.

Yvonne Erkelens

Yvonne Erkelens was born and raised in Guatemala, and Spanish is her first language. She was born to German parents and attended international schools, making her fluent in German and English. In 1996, she moved to California with her husband, Stephan, and her three sons, Chris, Tim, and Michael.

Mrs. Erkelens has served as an instructional assistant in grades K-6 and as a Spanish teacher for grades K-8. It is her joy and passion to teach Spanish, and she prays that, with the Lord’s help, her students can gain a greater appreciation for the language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world.

When not helping her students, Mrs. Erkelens enjoys relaxing with her family and making memories with her grandchildren.