Teachers and Staff Favorite Things

Christmas Greetings CCA Families,

We are so thankful to be abundantly blessed by an amazing group of teachers, staff, and administrators at CCA this year.  During this special Christmas season, many of you choose to show your gratitude to those who have been a blessing to you and your family.   In order to give you a little insight into what may bless the specific teachers and staff that work directly with your child(ren), PTF has compiled a list of CCA Teachers and Staff Favorite Things.  Feel free to browse the lists, but please do not feel obligated, and ultimately give as you feel led.  Any act of gratitude, small or large, is always greatly appreciated and treasured. 

Thank You and Merry Christmas,

CCA PTF

CCA Teachers and Staff Favorite Things

Pre-School

Jen Greenawald

Preschool Director

Birthday: July 15

Favorite Color: Dark Red and Dark Blue

Favorite Food: Asian, Indian, Mexican

Favorite Beverage:  Starbucks

Favorite Restaurants:  Ranas, Lolitas, Pho

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake and any berry pie

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, walking, and serving

I LOVE to shop at: Ann Taylor Loft, Target, and Charming Charlie’s

Malia Mason

Preschool Admin Assistant/TA

Birthday: February 24

Favorite Color: yellow and grey

Favorite Food:  sopita or curry

Favorite Beverage: Coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Luna Grill, Red Lobster, Lolita’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Starbucks or cupcakes from 2good2be

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, crafting, move-watching

I LOVE to shop at:  Anthropologie, Target, Michael’s

Maria Elena Carrillo

Lead Teacher: Two Year Olds

Birthday: September 2

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Home made food

Favorite Beverage: Sweet tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Denny’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything with chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: Reading

I LOVE to shop at: Wal mart

Alba L. Verduzco

Preschool Teacher’s Aide Two Year Olds  

Birthday: December 5

Favorite Color: Blue (all shades)

Favorite Food:  All *(allergic to bananas)

Favorite Beverage: Coffee, Tea, Drinking Chocolate

Favorite Restaurants: Souplantation, Cheesecake Factory, Chick-fil-a

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything chocolate/dark chocolate, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Payday

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Music, Read, eat

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Khol’s, Macy’s

Diana Quinter-Carey

Preschool Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: September 6

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food:  Pasta

Favorite Beverage: Coke, Raspberry Tea

Favorite Restaurants: BJ’s, CPK

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: crafts, scrapbooking, reading, photography

I LOVE to shop at:  Target

Sharon Strong

Lead Teacher: Three Year Olds

Birthday: November 9

Favorite Food: Cheese Lasagna, with red sauce/chicken tenders

Favorite Beverage: caramel mocha frappe (Mac Donald's)

Favorite Restaurant: Felipe's in Little Italy/ Denny's 

Favorite Desserts/sweets: chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, Mounds bars

Favorite Bookstore: NA

My Hobbies: hand stitchery, turning old and used items into something new and useful again, reading

I LOVE to Shop at: Good Will, Salvation Army, etc., Walmart

Emily Oswald

Preschool Teacher’s Aide  Three Year Olds

Birthday: June 20

Favorite Color: Purple & green

Favorite Food:  Soup, salad, sandwiches, pasta, burritos

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks, Jamba Juice

Favorite Restaurants: Panera, Subway, Chipotle

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, Dancing, and going on adventures

I LOVE to shop at:  Urban Outfitters and Trader Joe’s

Rebeka Mellado

Lead Teacher: Three Year Olds

Birthday: June 17

Favorite Color: Aqua blue, turquoise, teal

Favorite Food: Mexican, Italian, Sushi, and Thai

Favorite Beverage: Sweet Iced Tea <Soy milk Caramel Frappuccino

Favorite Restaurants:   Macaroni Grill, Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chamango, Ice Cream, Mexican Candy, Reese’s Pieces

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Painting, Drawing, Reading

I LOVE to shop at: Loft, Forever 21, H&M, Target

Monica Contreras

Preschool Teacher’s Aide  Three Year Olds

Birthday: April 27

Favorite Color: Dark red, black, grey and orange

Favorite Food:  Greek, sushi, and of course home made Mexican!

Favorite Beverage: Chai latte, Mexican Mocha and H20

Favorite Restaurants: La Finca de Adobe, Lun Grill Chipotle, Olive Garden, Frutiza, and Corvettes

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Dark Chocolate, Brownies and pastries

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian Store, Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Reading, Movies, Pinterest

I LOVE to shop at:  Pier 1 Imports, Costco, TJ Maxx, Sprouts, Target Anthropologie

Marisol Corrado

Preschool Teacher’s Aide 

Birthday: March 17

Favorite Color: Green, yellow, Pink

Favorite Food:  All…

Favorite Beverage: Water, raspberry iced tea, Pepsi

Favorite Restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Changs, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate cake, ice cream, spicy Mexican candy/chips

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Baking, arts & crafts, running

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Gap, Michael’s

Melissa Valderrama

Preschool Teacher’s Aide  Three Year Olds

Birthday: July 22

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Food:  Mexican or Italian

Favorite Beverage: Smoothies

Favorite Restaurants: Sushi, Deli, Starbucks

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: any

My hobbies: baking, cooking, exercising

I LOVE to shop at:  H&M, Forever 21, Anthropologie, Walmart

Anne Bryant

Lead Teacher: Four Year Olds

Birthday: September 3

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Italian, Mexican

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper, Iced Caramel Macchiato

Favorite Restaurants:  Red Lobster, Panera, Spaghetti Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Dark Chocolate, Ice Cream

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Disneyland, Reading, Cross sticking, Walking, Decorating

I LOVE to shop at: Disney Store, Anthropologie, Charming Charlie and Target

Lori Rust

Preschool Teacher's Aide Four Year Olds

Birthday: January 10

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Beverage: Dr Pepper

Favorite Restaurants: Chili's, Olive Garden

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake, lemon cake

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, sewing

I LOVE to shop at: Walmart, Target

Carlota Espinoza

Preschool Teacher’s Aide Four Year Olds

Birthday:  August 11

Favorite Color:  Green

Favorite Food:   Mexican

Favorite Beverage:  Coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  Lolitas

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Apple Pie

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Read, Cook

I LOVE to shop at: Ralph’s

Thalia Rendon

Preschool Teacher's Aide Four Year Olds

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Laura Chisum

Lead Teacher Four Year Olds

Birthday: September 18

Favorite Color: all of them

Favorite Food: Anything except seafood

Favorite Beverage: All things Starbucks!!

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: All things chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian and Amazon

My hobbies: Spending time with my beautiful grandsons

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon, Walmart, Target

Zullym Avendano  

Preschool Teacher's Aide 4 year olds

Birthday: January 21

Favorite Color: Orange, lime green

Favorite Food: Mexican, seafood, Italian

Favorite Beverage: iced tea, Chai tea

Favorite Restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, Spaghetti Factory, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Flan, cheesecake, anything with coconut

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble, Amazon

My hobbies: Music, reading and working out

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Nordstrom Rack, Sephora

Emily Meyer

Preschool Teacher's Aide 4 year olds

Birthday: February 22

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Pasta 

Favorite Beverage: Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Lolitas, Starbucks

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Photography, Books

I LOVE to shop at: Khols, H&M, Anthropologie

Elementary Staff

Kinsey, Marcely

Kindergarten  Teacher

Birthday:  February 14

Favorite Color:  Blue

Favorite Food:  I love all kinds of food!

Favorite Beverage:  Starbucks drinks, Java Chip, Mocha

Favorite Restaurant:  Cheesecake Factory, Chilis, D’Lish

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  See’s Candy

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My Hobbies:  Going out to eat with my husband

I LOVE to shop at: Macy's

Hangen, Kathy

Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: November 30

Favorite Color: Brown or Blue

Favorite Food: Chinese 

Favorite Beverage: Root Beer

Favorite Restaurants: Souplantation

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Cheesecake and ice cream

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Hiking and biking with my family

I LOVE to shop at: Kohls and Sprouts

Farmer, Jolie

Kindergarten Teacher

Birthday: December 23

Favorite Color: Purple, green, mauve

Favorite Food: Mexican, Italian

Favorite Beverage: Carmel macchiato (coffee), sweet tea

Favorite Restaurants: Taco Shop, chick-fil-a, Cheesecake factory  

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Apple pie, chocolate cake, brownies, ghirardelli caramel chocolates

Favorite Bookstore: library, scholastic, Family Christian

My hobbies: sewing, crafts, camping,

I LOVE to shop at: Vons, Michaels, Ross, Wal-mart, Target,

Ramirez, Mylene    

Kindergarten Teacher's Aide

Birthday: December 15

Favorite Color: Blue, Green & Purple

Favorite Food: Chinese food, Mexican food, American food

Favorite Beverage: Tapioca drinks, frappuccino, & tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, Golden Chopstick, & Black Angus

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate cheesecake, (anything with chocolate) :)

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble, Family Christian

My hobbies: is to go fishing with my family

I LOVE to shop at: Wal-Mart, Vons, & Costco

Velazquez, Cindy

First Grade Teacher

Birthday: February 12

Favorite Color: Green and Earth tones

Favorite Food: Mexican and Italian Food

Favorite Beverage: Jamba Juice, Star Bucks Coffee, Earl Grey Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Islands, Olive Garden, Outback Steak House, any Mexican Restaurant

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Dark Chocolate, Brownies, upside down pineapple cake

My Hobbies: Walking the lake and the golf course, reading a good Christian novel  

 I LOVE to shop at: Macy’s, Kohl’s and Target

Ambroselli, Krista

First Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday:  August 9

Favorite Color: Greens and Blues

Favorite Food: Thai, Seafood, Italian, Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Tea, iced or hot

Favorite Restaurant:

Favorite Dessert/Sweets: Ice Cream and cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore:  Family Christian

My Hobbies:  Cooking, Reading, Gardening, Spending time with family

I Love to Shop at: Kohls, Bed Bath and Beyond

Dickerson, Linda

First Grade Teacher

Birthday:  April 24

Favorite Color:  Teal

Favorite Food:  Soup and salad

Favorite Beverage: Water (that’s all I drink)

Favorite Restaurants: I love to eat out!  Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, PF Chang’s, etc.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:   See's California brittle and doughnuts

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon.com

My Hobbies:  Reading and baking

I LOVE to shop at: Macy’s and Alberstsons

Samaniego, Veronica

First Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: April 26

Favorite Color:  Orange-red, Green, and white

Favorite Food: As long it’s done with love

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks, Jamba Juice

Favorite Restaurants: PF Changs, Souplantation, Olive Garden, Outback, Black Angus

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Love them all

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: walking on the beach and spending time with my family, movies, family things

I LOVE to shop at: Family Christian Bookstore

Bloom, Jo Anna

Second Grade Teacher

Birthday: August 21

Favorite Color: Green/Purple

Favorite Food: Pasta/Mexican

Favorite Beverage; Starbucks Carmel Frap.  and simple French Vanilla Hot Coco on cold days

Favorite Restaurants: Apple Bees, Spaghetti Factory and Olive Garden 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Carmel

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian Bookstore

My Hobbies: Study my Bible with a yummy drink, pens, highlighter and JESUS time. Walking hiking, baking, family time

I Love to Shop at: Macy’s, Wal-Mart, Target, New York and Company

Sanchez, Rosa       

Second Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: June 24

Favorite Color: Greens, Teals

Favorite Food: Chinese food (chow mein/salt Pepper chicken wings & Mexican food (beef tacos, milanesa, pozole)

Favorite Beverage: Hot Chocolate (from Starbucks)

Favorite Restaurants: Red Lobster, Black Angus, Sizzler (im a big carnivore lol)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Strawberry Cheesecake, Snickers

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: Running (marathons)/ Boxing

I LOVE to shop at: Nordstrom’s, Macys

Harvey, Reyna

Third Grade Teacher

Birthday: April 3

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Food: Mexican, Italian

Favorite Beverage: Caramel Macchiato

Favorite Restaurants:  Starbucks (not a restaurant, but my favorite place)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, hiking, bike riding

I LOVE to shop at: Macy’s, H&M, Target

Sandi, Ana

Third Grade Teacher’s Aide 

Birthday: September 17

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Food:  Sushi, Italian, and Mexican

Favorite Beverage: Raspberry Ice Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Cheesecake Factory, Panda Express

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate Everything

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Sing, walk, going to the gym

I LOVE to shop at:  Forever 21, H&M, Macy’s

Wygant, Valerie

Third Grade Teacher

Birthday: May 15

Favorite Color: Individually, green and blue, but I love colorful things!

Favorite Food: Middle Eastern food, lasagna, carne asada fries

Favorite Beverage: Caramel macchiato, hot chocolate

Favorite Restaurants:  In-n-Out, Chick-fil-A, Rubio’s, CPK

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate of any kind (except with fruit), tiramisu

Favorite Bookstore: The ones with books (as in all of them)!

My hobbies: Reading, music, photography

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, JCPenny, antique stores

Hernandez, Angelica

Third Grade Aide

Birthday: May 17

Favorite Color: red

Favorite Food: BBQ ribs, Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Arnold Palmer, Sangria soda

Favorite Restaurants:  Famous Dave’s, Mandarin, Family House of Pancakes

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: ice cream (Cold Stone)

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, CBD

My hobbies: watch my kiddos play sports J

I LOVE to shop at: Target, Wal-Mart, Bath and Body Works

Smith, Kathy

Fourth Grade Teacher

Birthday: December  21

Favorite Color:  the ocean - blue, green , aqua 

Favorite Food:  anything healthy,  Salads, yogurt 

Favorite Beverage:  hot: coffee with 2%, or pumpkin latte,  cold :  coffee frapp. W/ mocha affagato  or fruit smoothies. Veggie juice

Favorite Restaurants:  Rubios, Cheesecake Factory,  Souplantation. 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Hans and Harry's bakery,  Fruit pies. Tarts 

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon, ebay, Half.com

My hobbies:  Grandkids, visiting historical places, Taking pictures, gardening,  I LOVE to shop at:  Kohls,  Macy's, Target 

Wiles, Renee

Fourth Grade Teacher's Aide

Birthday: December 20

Favorite Color: Hot Pink

Favorite Food: I love Chinese food! Chicken and vegetables are my favorite!

Favorite Beverage: Coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  PF Chang’s, Souplantation, Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cinnabon

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: I love puzzles by Thomas Kincade! Baking cakes and decorating them!

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl’s

Skalberg, Sara

Fourth Grade Teacher

Birthday: November 26

Favorite Color:  Blue

Favorite Food:  Mediterranean food and pasta

Favorite Beverage:  Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Chipotle, Noodles and Company, Pizza Nova, Project Pie, Luna Grill, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Dark Chocolate, cookies, froyo, ice cream

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Exercise, outdoor activities, baseball, swing dancing, drinking tea, cooking, spending time by the ocean

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Old Navy, Teavana, Starbucks, Lululemon, Kohl’s, DSW Shoes

Truman, Angela

Fifth Grade Teacher

Birthday: October 7

Favorite Color: Blue, purple, green

Favorite Food: Mexican

Favorite Beverage: Any Seasonal Starbucks Drink

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, Venga Venga

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cookies/Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, Visiting Family, Mountain Bike Riding

I LOVE to shop at: Target, Amazon, and Office/Teacher Supply Stores

Gonzales, Anamaria

Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: Oct. 15th

Favorite Color: Green, pink and purple

Favorite Food: Mexican, Italian, Sea food

Favorite Beverage: Chai Tea, Ice Teas, Iced Mochas, Frapps

Favorite Restaurants:  Olive Garden, Macaroni Grill, Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheese cake, strawberries, pies

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Nobles, Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, shopping, watching movies, gardening

I LOVE to shop at: New York & Company, Macy’s, Kohl’s

Andrade, Vicente

PE Teacher

Birthday: October 24

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food:  Sushi

Favorite Beverage: Gatorade

Favorite Restaurants:  Texas de Brazil

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: M&Ms, chocolate

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Surfing, water sports, singing

I LOVE to shop at:  Nike

Briseno, Marilu

Orchestra Teacher

Birthday: September 1

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Food:  Italian

Favorite Beverage: Coke

Favorite Restaurants:  California Pizza Kitchen

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Rocky Road Ice Cream

Favorite Bookstore:  Written Music Store/ Alan’s Music

My hobbies:  Play violin

I LOVE to shop at:  Kohl’s

Orvia Perez Chenge

Spanish Teacher

Birthday: May 4th

Favorite Color: yellow and black

Favorite Food: Mexican, Chinese, Japanese

Favorite Beverage: orange crush

Favorite Restaurants: Black Angus, Olive Garden 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate, nuts

Favorite Bookstore: Christian bookstores, Amazon

My hobbies: reading

I LOVE to shop at: Target, JCPenney, Amazon, Macy’s

Pastrana, Beatriz Suarez-

Choir Teacher

Birthday: May 22

Favorite Color: Blue, Green,

Favorite Food: Mediterranean style. Whole wheat, organic (whenever possible) "healthy nut" food. :)

Favorite Beverage: Natural Fruit Juices

Favorite Restaurants: Italian and American

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Panetone, dark chocolate, apple pie/muffins.

Favorite Bookstore: Christianbook.com

My hobbies: Playing the piano and studying music. Arts and crafts, drawing and painting with my daughter. Reading historical Christian books.

I LOVE to shop at: Michael's. Christianbook.com, Musicnotes.com. Praisecharts.com. JW Pepper

Preston, Judy

Technology/Media Teacher 4 year olds- 12^th grade

Birthday: January 3

Favorite Color: Black Cherry Red

Favorite Food: It is all my favorite! NO DAIRY

Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Claim Jumper, In-n-Out, Carls Jr. 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Fruit pies, cakes, I love all desserts (no dairy)

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Family Christian

My hobbies: Quilting, reading, organizing (everything), playing Facebook games

I LOVE to shop at: Charming Charlie, Macy’s, JCPenny’s, Target, Container Store

Rendon, Denise

Art Instructor

Birthday: June 3

Favorite Color:  Teal green

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Diet Pepsi

Favorite Restaurants:  California Pizza Kitchen, D’Lish, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Tutti Frutti Yogurt

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: reading, writing, painting and drawing with grandchildren

I LOVE to shop at: Chicos and Eddie Bauer

Sotelo, Rory

Lunch & Snack Provider

Birthday:  April 22

Favorite Color:  Rich Colors

Favorite Food:  Sushi

Favorite Beverage: diet Coke

Favorite Restaurants:  Onami

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Lindt chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Berean Bookstore

My hobbies: Crocheting

I LOVE to shop at: Home Goods

Soto, Charlene

Lunch Service/ Aftercare Duty

Birthday:  November 5

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: 

Favorite Beverage: Coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  Panera, Chick-fil-A

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: White and milk chocolates

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Drawing and watching cartoons

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Blick, Michael’s

Van Der Ziel, Nancy   

Supervision and After School Care

Birthday: December 22

Favorite Color: rich burgundy

Favorite Food: seafood, sushi

Favorite Beverage: diet coke

Favorite Restaurants: anywhere with good seafood!  ;-)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: real dark chocolate oh!,and I love blueberries

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: reading, movies, beach

I LOVE to shop at: Wal-Mart, Sears (I'm really not a shopper) 

Middle and High School

Andrade, Jorge

Spanish Teacher

Birthday: October 24

Favorite Color: Gray, red, black

Favorite Food:  Sushi

Favorite Beverage: Coca-cola

Favorite Restaurants:  PF Chang’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Milky Way chocolate, and Hershey’s cookie & cream

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Swimming, singing, running, and watching movies

I LOVE to shop at:  H&M

Andrade, Vicente

PE Teacher

Birthday: October 24

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food:  Sushi

Favorite Beverage: Gatorade

Favorite Restaurants:  Texas de Brazil

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: M&Ms, chocolate

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Surfing, water sports, singing

I LOVE to shop at:  Nike

Chmura, Stacey

JR/HS Math Teacher, Cheer Coach

Birthday: September 30

Favorite Color: Sky Blue

Favorite Food: Gourmet Hamburgers

Favorite Beverage: very berry refresher from Starbucks

Favorite Restaurants: Slaters 50/50

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake, Yogurtland, watermelon sour patch, Twix, and Milky Way Simply Carmel

Favorite Bookstore: Christian bookstores

My hobbies: camping, hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, and traveling

I LOVE to shop at: The Rock Thrift Store and REI

Dayton, Shawn

HS Science Teacher

Birthday: May 11

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Burger

Favorite Beverage: Green tea frapp 

Favorite Restaurants: Carl’s Jr. 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  burgers

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon

My hobbies: hangin with my kids

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon!!

Doscher, Tom

English Teacher

Birthday: October 11

Favorite Color: Royal blue

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Beverage: Iced Tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Souplantation, Black Angus.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate, chocolate cake, pies, Brownies, etc.

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, or Barnes and Nobles

My hobbies: Reading, video games, Scrabble, Chess, Antique and thrift store shopping. I want to start writing and sketching.

I LOVE to shop at: Costco, Walmart.

Duvall, Dale

Bible Teacher

Birthday: Feb 1st 

Favorite Color: Brown

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Beverage: Milk

Favorite Restaurants: La Bella’s, Lotlita’s, In-n-Out

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Jamba Juice

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Bible, Sports

I LOVE to shop at: Walmart

Gonzalez, Sammy

Worship Instructor

Birthday: September 22

Favorite Color:  Royal Blue

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Beverage: water

Favorite Restaurants:  Onami

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: ice cream

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: playing soccer

I LOVE to shop at: any sports store

Hammond, Cory

Drama Teacher

Birthday: July 8

Favorite Color: Blue and Purple

Favorite Food: Mexican & Italian

Favorite Beverage: Sweet Tea from Chick-fil-A, grape soda

Favorite Restaurants: Cafe Zucchero, Robertos, Fuddruckers, Posieden, Currant

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Peanut butter cookies, éclairs, crème brulee, tiramisu

Favorite Bookstore: The Upstart Crow, Amazon, Barnes and Noble

Hobbies: Reading, writing, filming, cooking, eating

I love to shop at: Target, Amazon, Marshall’s, Ross

Hicok, Paul   

High School Apologetics & History Teacher

Birthday: December 20th

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Mexican & Chop Houses

Favorite Beverage: Cherry Coke & Vanilla Latte

Favorite Restaurants: Brigantine, PF Chang’s, Macaroni Grill, In-n-Out, Chik-Fil-A 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Strawberry Shortcake, Brownie Sunday, Chocolate Chip Cookies

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Basketball, Movies, Scuba Diving

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon, Costco

Imhoff, Erika

English Teacher, Cross Country Coach

Birthday: October 25

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Beverage: Bottled Water, No Coffee Please

Favorite Restaurants: Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate cake, apple pie

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Running, going to the movies, reading

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon

Matsumoto, Shauna

7/8^th Grade Teacher – Bible, History, Math

Birthday:  November 24

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Salads, Mexican, Japanese

Favorite Beverage: Water, Coffee!!!!!!!

Favorite Restaurants:  Souplantation, Sushi Deli (California rolls, no raw fishy fishy- I’m a wimp)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Hershey’s Special Dark or  brownies without nuts

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, Family Christian, Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: building relationships, encouraging others, reading, bike riding, walking, enjoying creation

I LOVE to shop at: Target

Mellado, Erika

MS/US Assistant Principal and AP Spanish Teacher

Birthday:May 27

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Chinese Food

Favorite Beverage: Good Coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Payday

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Saltwater Fish Tank

I LOVE to shop at: Loft

Nieto, Jennifer

JH/HS Teacher

Birthday :June 5

Favorite Color: Earth tones

Favorite Food: Anything homemade

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks Refreshers

Favorite Restaurants:  PF Changs, Cheesecake Factory, Subway

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, taking my kids out

I LOVE to shop at:  Amazon, and Target

Pastrana, Beatriz Suarez-

Choir Teacher

Birthday: May 22

Favorite Color: Blue, Green,

Favorite Food: Mediterranean style. Whole wheat, organic (whenever possible) "healthy nut" food. :)

Favorite Beverage: Natural Fruit Juices

Favorite Restaurants: Italian and American

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Panetone, dark chocolate, apple pie/muffins.

Favorite Bookstore: Christianbook.com

My hobbies: Playing the piano and studying music. Arts and crafts, drawing and painting with my daughter. Reading historical Christian books.

I LOVE to shop at: Michael's. Christianbook.com, Musicnotes.com. Praisecharts.com. JW Pepper

Preston, Judy

Technology/Media Teacher 4 year olds- 12^th grade

Birthday: January 3

Favorite Color: Black Cherry Red

Favorite Food: It is all my favorite! NO DAIRY

Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Claim Jumper, In-n-Out, Carls Jr. 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Fruit pies, cakes, I love all desserts (no dairy)

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Family Christian

My hobbies: Quilting, reading, organizing (everything), playing Facebook games

I LOVE to shop at: Charming Charlie, Macy’s, JCPenny’s, Target, Container Store

Salazar, Carolina

Substitute Teacher, Middle School English Teacher Spring 2015

Birthday: July 13

Favorite Color: Aqua blue, Turquoise, Lilac

Favorite Food: Mexican & Italian

Favorite Beverage: Strawberry Lemonade

Favorite Restaurants: Panera, CPK, Bento Noodles, or any Italian restaurant

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chamango, Candy Apple, Ice Cream, Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore: Christian Bookstores, Amazon

My hobbies: Cooking, baking and spending time with my family.

I LOVE to shop at: H&M, American Eagle, Gap or Banana Republic

Scheckel, Gabriela

History  Teacher

Birthday: October 18

Favorite Color: Green, blue, purple

Favorite Food: Asian/ Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Starbuck

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Sugarfree

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon-Kindle Store

My hobbies: Reading

I LOVE to shop at: Sephora, New York and Co.

Rendon, Denise

Art Instructor

Birthday: June 3

Favorite Color:  Teal green

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Diet Pepsi

Favorite Restaurants:  California Pizza Kitchen, D’Lish, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Tutti Frutti Yogurt

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: reading, writing, painting and drawing with grandchildren

I LOVE to shop at: Chicos and Eddie Bauer

Riley, Dave

Athletic Director

Birthday: January 26

Favorite Color: red

Favorite Food: lobster

Favorite Beverage: diet snapple-cranberry raspberry

Favorite Restaurants: Red Lobster 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate chip ice cream

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: love to go to sports games    

I LOVE to shop at: Big and Tall

Sanchez, Susana

Spanish Teacher

Birthday: August 3

Favorite Color: Navy

Favorite Food: Chicken Caesar Wraps/Salads

Favorite Beverage: Water

Favorite Restaurants: D-Lish 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Blizzards/ Hans n Harry

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Building/Cleaning

I LOVE to shop at: Target

Saye, Julie

Science and Math Teacher

Birthday: October 16th

Favorite Color: Aqua or Teal

Favorite Food: I AM GLUTEN INTOLERANT-Carne Asada or White Cheese Pizza or any form of cake or basically food

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper! or Starbucks

Favorite Restaurants:  Outback Steakhouse, Tio Leos, Jersey Mikes, PF Changs

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: I AM GLUTEN INTOLERANT -Chocolate Cake, Yellow cake with chocolate, SNICKERS, REESES

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Reading, Archery, Martial Arts, or any of the fine arts you can imagine, watching BBC

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon, Home Depot

Warren, Danny

Middle and Upper School Science Teacher

Birthday: December 31

Favorite Color: sky blue

Favorite Food: chips and salsa (and Mexican food)

Favorite Beverage: Water  and occasionally tea

Favorite Restaurants: Little hole-in-the-wall Mexican shops (Super Sergios in National City is our favorite), and occasionally Pho. Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Whatever my wife likes (ice cream)

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, being outdoors, teaching

I LOVE to shop at: I, out of necessity, not because of the materialistic enjoyment of the process, frequent Costco and Amazon.com for most of our needs.

Administration

Greg Ambroselli

System Administrator

Birthday: January 12

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Food: Lasagna

Favorite Beverage: Thai iced tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, Taste of Thai

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Candy apples, Caramel, See’s Candies Nuts and Chews, Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon

My hobbies: Camping, reading, cooking decorating, sewing, quilting, technology

I LOVE to shop at:  Antique stores, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross

Gail Andujo

Lower School Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Birthday: October 12

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks Mocha

Favorite Restaurants:  Mimi’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon

My hobbies: Camping, reading, cooking decorating, sewing, kayaking, technology

I LOVE to shop at:  Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Ross

Richard Andujo

Headmaster

Birthday: February 10

Favorite Color: burgundy

Favorite Food: Thai

Favorite Beverage: Jamba Juice

Favorite Restaurants: PF Changs 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: baklava

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Swimming, biking

I LOVE to shop at: Khols

Autumn Cropp

Office Manager

Birthday: January 2

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Mexican & Italian

Favorite Beverage: Coke and Dr. Pepper

Favorite Restaurants:  Panera, Pizza Nova, Los Primos

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, Snickers

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Movies, reading, games, and traveling

I LOVE to shop at: Target, and Amazon

Mercedes Morcillo

Office Assistant

Birthday:  January 22

Favorite Color:  Blue

Favorite Food:  Mediterranean

Favorite Beverage:  Raspberry Ice Tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Cheesecake, Dulce de leche ice cream,

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Travel with my family

I LOVE to shop at:  Kohl’s

Mariana Figueroa

Events and Community Outreach Coordinator

Birthday: May 16

Favorite Color: yellow

Favorite Food: sushi

Favorite Beverage: iced tea

Favorite Restaurants: Valentinos, Cheesecake Factory, Bento Noodles

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: cupcakes, chocolate anything

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: I spend LOTS of time doing community service, I ENJOY it so much!!!

I LOVE to shop at: Target:) and thrift stores

Rick Handloser

Kids pastor

Birthday: May 24

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Nachos

Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper

Favorite Restaurants:  Lolitas – Black Angus

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Toffee – Skor - Heath

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble - Amazon

My hobbies: Sports! Pick one? Basketball

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl’s

Cristine Hipolito       

Bookkeeper

Birthday: March 14

Favorite Color: lavender, or any deep color

Favorite Food: none in particular

Favorite Beverage: mocha frapuccino

Favorite Restaurants:   Cheesecake Factory, Miguels

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: pastries, ferrero chocolates, Belgian chocolates or any chocolates with crunch or nuts

My hobbies: baking, gardening

I LOVE to shop at: TJ Maxx, Amazon

Dan Jester

JH/HS Principal

Birthday: December 1

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Burritos and Mike’s Long Island Pizza

Favorite Beverage: Cherry Coca-Cola

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Ben and Jerry’s New York Super Fudge Chunk, Hershey’s Chocolate Cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory, Most things Dark Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Playing hockey, watching hockey, traveling with my wife, watching movies

I LOVE to shop at: Costco, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Amazon

 Roy Seydel 

 Internal Operations Manager 

Birthday:  July 21

Favorite Color:  Forest Green or Sky Blue

Favorite Food:   Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, American… I love it all.

Favorite Beverage:  Jamba Juice, Papayas Juice Bar (Bonita Road)

Favorite Restaurants: Lolita's, In-n-Out

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Dark Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes & Noble

My hobbies:  Photography & Picture Graphics

I LOVE to shop at:  Amazon.com