CCA 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

Preschool Staff

Jen Greenawald

Preschool Director

Birthday: July 15

Favorite Color: Deep blue and deep red

Favorite Food: Thai, Indian, middle eastern

Favorite Beverage: mochas from Starbucks

Favorite Restaurants:  Wherever date night is with my husband

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate with more chocolate cheesecake from the Cheese Cake Factory

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Gardening, reading, organizing my garage, and hanging out with my family

I LOVE to shop at: Ann Taylor Loft, JC Penny’s, and Target

Stacy Loenhorst       

Preschool Administrative Assistant/Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: March 28

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Potatoes. I love French Fries!

Favorite Beverage: Water J. I also like blue Gatorade.

Favorite Restaurants:  Chili’s, Red Robin, In-N-Out & Chic-Fil-A

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate with almonds or chocolate with hazelnut.

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon.com

My hobbies: Reading, puzzles, watching movies

I LOVE to shop at: Wal-Mart and Target

Maria Elena Carrillo

Lead Teacher: Two Year Olds

Birthday: September 2

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Sweet tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Mandarin

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything with chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: Reading

I LOVE to shop at: Wal mart

Malia Mason

Preschool Teacher’s Aide  Two Year Olds

Birthday: February 24

Favorite Color: yellow and teal

Favorite Food:  Mexican food and Thai Food

Favorite Beverage: water or ice Carmel macchiatos 

Favorite Restaurants: Lolita's, karina's, Aroma Thai  

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: coffee ice cream

Favorite Bookstore: amazon!

My hobbies: movie watching, crafts, shopping, working out

I LOVE to shop at: 

Tj maxx& 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

Erica Steward

Preschool Teacher's Aide Three Year Olds

Birthday: May 29

Favorite Color: Teal

Favorite Food: Gyros

Favorite Beverage: Strawberry lemonade

Favorite Restaurants:  BJs, Robertos, Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Pizookie, Cookies and Cream milkshakes

Favorite Bookstore: NA

My hobbies: Art, DIY projects, cooking

I LOVE to shop at: World Market, Target

Michelle Martinez          

Preschool Teacher’s Aide Three Year Olds

Birthday: December 24

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Food: sushi and orange chicken

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks! (Soy green tea latte)

Favorite Restaurants:  Sushi House, Chilis, Red Robin

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls, Red Velvet anything!

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: Singing

I LOVE to shop at: TARGET!

Larissa Fernandez

Preschool Teacher's Aide (in Mrs. Strong's room)

Birthday: April 12th

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Pastas, breads, rice, pizza

Favorite Beverage: Apple Juice (any fruit juice, really)

Favorite Restaurants: Kanpai

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Gummi Bears and anything chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Photography

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl's, Forever XXI, Target

Cecy Delgado

Lead Teacher: Three Year Olds

Birthday: October 14

Favorite Color: purple/pink

Favorite Food: Chinese/Italian

Favorite Beverage: Gold Peak or Arizona Green tea

Favorite Restaurants: Chinese buffets /Buca di Beppo

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chamango from tacumbo on 3rd ave in chula vista

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian store

My hobbies: WII Zumba , walking, games

I LOVE to shop at: Walmart, Target, and Kohls

Amanda Furseth

Preschool Teacher's Aide Three Year Olds

Birthday: August 11

Favorite Color: Yellow

Favorite Food: French Fries

Favorite Beverage: I love Starbucks!

Favorite Restaurants: Soup Plantation, Sushiya Mexican

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate and Frozen Yogurt

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and noble

My hobbies: Crafting!

I LOVE to shop at: Sephora, H&M, Anthropologie, Target

Viviana Priest

Preschool Teacher's Aide Three Year Olds

Birthday: September 6

Favorite Color: Turquoise 

Favorite Food: Gluten Free Pizza

Favorite Beverage: Lavender tea and blueberry blossom tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Tender greens, Leroy's kitchen & Lounge, and The Mission Conscientious Cuisine.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Gluten Free muffins and cookies

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, walking, & art

I LOVE to shop at: Michael's, Target, & REI

Anne Bryant

Lead Teacher: Four Year Olds

Birthday: September 3

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Mexican and Italian

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper and Skinny Caramel Macchiato

Favorite Restaurants:  Red Lobster

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Dark Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Berean

My hobbies: Disneyland, cross stitching, reading, and working out

I LOVE to shop at: Disney Store, Anthropologie 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: Ponce's, Arby's, Chili's

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: buttercream icing (forget the cake...), Milky Way minis

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: reading, Lego building, crochet or quilting/sewing

I LOVE to shop at: Walmart

Lindsey Fecteau

Preschool Teacher’s Aide Four Year Olds

Birthday: August 5

Favorite Color: Navy blue

Favorite Food: french fries

Favorite Beverage: coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Meringues

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: 

I LOVE to shop at: Target

Laura Chisum

Lead Teacher Four Year Olds

Birthday: September 18

Favorite Color: all of them

Favorite Food: American, Mexican, Italian, and Chinese

Favorite Beverage: anything from Jamba Juice

Favorite Restaurants: Miguel's, Cheesecake Factory and PF Changs

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: anything chocolate!! :)

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon and Family Christian

My hobbies: Spending time with my family. Especially my children and grandson. 

I LOVE to shop at: Charming Charlie's, Avon and online

April Chisum  

Preschool Teacher's Aide

Birthday: April 5th

Favorite Color: turqouise or red

Favorite Food: lasagna, or chinese

Favorite Beverage: cream soda

Favorite Restaurants: TGIFridays, Panera Bread,

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: mint ice cream, mint anything

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: hiking, decorating, movies, board games (though I don't own any myself.)

I LOVE to shop at: Ross, Dollar Tree, Target, and Charming Charlies

Carlota Espinoza

Preschool Teacher’s Aide Four Year Olds

Birthday:  August 11

Favorite Color:  Green

Favorite Food:   Mexican

Favorite Beverage:  Tea and Coffee.

Favorite Restaurants:  Lolitas Mexican Food.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Coconut Candy

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Read

I LOVE to shop at: Ralph’s

Emily Meyer

Preschool Teacher's Aide 4 year olds

Birthday: February 22

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food: Pasta 

Favorite Beverage: Any kind of iced tea

Favorite Restaurants: Don't really have one, I like to eat almost any where.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Photography, Reading, Cooking, 

I LOVE to shop at: Khols, Charming Charlies, Forever 21

Elementary Staff

Kinsey, Marcely
Kindergarten  Teacher

Birthday:  February 14

Favorite Color:  baby blue

Favorite Food:  Mexican food

Favorite Beverage:  frappacino

Favorite Restaurant:  Murrieta's

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Chocolates

Favorite Bookstore:  Family Christian

My Hobbies:  Shopping GW Teacher Store

I LOVE to shop at: Macy's

Leon, Tracy

Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: January 29th

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Seafood, Italian 

Favorite Beverage: Peanut Butter Mood (Jamba Juice), Pumpkin Spice Latte (Panera)

Favorite Restaurants: Il Fornaio (Coronado) 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Shortbread Cookies, Mud Pie Mojo ice cream (Coldstone)

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Sleep :o) Read, watch movies with my family

I LOVE to shop at: Target, Nordstrom Rack

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, cheese-cake 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

Dickerson, Linda

First Grade Teacher

Birthday:  April 24

Favorite Color:  general: aqua, to wear: all shades of green

Favorite Food:  Mexican and Salads

Favorite Beverage: Iced Tea (I don't drink coffee)

Favorite Restaurants: Miguels, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Souplantation  (I love to eat out)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  DQ Blizzards, California Brittle from See's Candy

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My Hobbies:  baking, cooking, reading mystery books

I LOVE to shop at: The Dress Barn at Viejas Outlet Center (It seems like the only place I shop anymore is Albertsons)

Samaniego, Veronica

First Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: April 26

Favorite Color:  Orange-red, Green, and white

Favorite Food: Mole

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks Coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Souplantation, Olive Garden, Iron Wok, and Bento Noodle

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian Book Store

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

I LOVE to shop at: Any department store

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

Gonzales, Emilia

First Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday:  September 25

Favorite Color: Pink, Red Blue,

Favorite Food: Mexican Food

Favorite Beverage: Coffee

Favorite Restaurant: Miguel's

Favorite Dessert/Sweets: Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake

My Hobbies: Bowling

I Love to Shop at: Macy’s, Target, Ross, T.J.Max, Walmart, Bath & Body Works

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, Speg 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: Nordstroms, Macys

Lowther, Heather

Second Grade Teacher

Birthday: August 14

Favorite Color: green

Favorite Food: Mediterranean, Mexican

Favorite Beverage: juice, tea, lemonade

Favorite Restaurants:  Luna Grill, True Food Kitchen, Panera, Rubios

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Fruit, Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds or Berries

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon.com, Google Play Books

My hobbies: Swing Dancing, Cooking, Wedding Planning!

I LOVE to shop at: Trader Joe's, Sprouts, the LOFT, Target

Hernandez, Angelica

Second Grade Aide/Athletic Asst.

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

Howse, Rose

Third Grade Teacher

Birthday: April 22nd

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Chinese/Vietnamese Pho

Favorite Beverage: Venti Americano on ice with cream from Starbucks

Favorite Restaurants:  Kono’s, Filippi’s,

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate or salty/sweet

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian, Barnes & Noble, GW School Supply

My hobbies: Hiking, camping, beading

I LOVE to shop at: Ross, Marshall’s, Macy’s

Amezaga, Tonya

Third Grade Teacher’s Aide

Birthday: September 5

Favorite Color: Red

Favorite Food: Japanese, 

Favorite Beverage: Ice Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Cucina Urbana (high end) Pick Up Stix (low end) 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Sprinkles Cupcake 

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Nobles

My hobbies: Working out, traveling, reading, and  home decor

I LOVE to shop at: West Elm, Homes goods, World market, Pier One, Anthropologie, and Target 

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. 

Favorite Restaurants:  Rubios, Cheesecake Factory,  Soup Plantation. 

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

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon

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

White, Valerie

Fourth Grade Teacher's Aide

Birthday: May 15

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Lasagna & carne asada fries

Favorite Beverage: Caramel macchiato, coffees, chai, teas...

Favorite Restaurants:  In-n-out, Rubio's, Olive Garden

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate of any kind (plain, with peanut butter, nuts, and pretty much everything except fruit :p)!

Favorite Bookstore: Any bookstore!

My hobbies: Photography, music, painting, & planning my wedding :)

I LOVE to shop at: Bed, Bath, and Beyond; Target; anywhere new and different :)

Baker, Brooke

Fifth Grade Teacher

Birthday: September 13

Favorite Color: yellow and Pink

Favorite Food: Pizza

Favorite Beverage: Almond bubble with boba

Favorite Restaurants:  Chili's and Panera

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: rocky mountain chocolate factory covered apples

Favorite Bookstore: any

My hobbies: ceramics

I LOVE to shop at: New York and Company

Gonzales, Anamaria

Fifth 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

Saye, Julie

Sixth Grade Teacher

Birthday: October 16th

Favorite Color: Teal

Favorite Food: Carne Asada or White Cheese/Alfredo Pizza or BACON!  (helps with my migraines, strange but true)

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper!  Is there any other?  Or a Mexican Mocha, I guess! 

Favorite Restaurants:  Outback Steakhouse or Souplantation

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Chocolate Cake, Reeses, Snickers,

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon.com

My hobbies: Performing music, drawing/writing, reading, horseback riding, archery, martial arts

I LOVE to shop at: Thrift Stores! Or Costco

Dayton, Shawn

Sixth Grade Teacher

Birthday: May 11

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Carl’s Jr.

Favorite Beverage: Monster/Rockstar 

Favorite Restaurants: Carl’s Jr. 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Plain Hershey’s Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore:  Amazon

My hobbies: Tennis, anything involving power tools, questionnaires.

I LOVE to shop at: Amazon.com

Briseno, Marilu

Orchestra Teacher

Birthday: September 1

Favorite Color:Pink

Favorite Food:  Pasta

Favorite Beverage: Coke

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  watch movies

I LOVE to shop at:  Macy’s

Burmeister, Sarah

ARROWS Resource Teacher & Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Birthday: March 10

Favorite Color: green

Favorite Food: anything I can eat with my hands, on the go

Favorite Beverage: tea

Favorite Restaurants: In N Out!

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolate or cake

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: gardening, photography, pinterest

I LOVE to shop at: Target

Duvall, Dale

Physical Education Teacher

Birthday: Feb 1st 

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Beverage: Sweet Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Outback Steakhouse

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Eclairs

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian 

My hobbies: All Things Athletics, Jesus

I LOVE to shop at: Sports Authority, Family Christian Bookstore

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

Computer Teacher

Birthday: January 3

Favorite Color: Deep Dark Red

Favorite Food: Fish

Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper

Favorite Restaurants: Claim Jumper 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Pastries

Favorite Bookstore: Christian Book Store/Barnes and Noble/Amazon.com

My hobbies: Reading/Organizing (yes, it is true. I like to organize things)

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl’s/JCPenny’s

Rendon, Denise

Art Instructor

Birthday: June 3

Favorite Color:  jewel tones

Favorite Food: Vegetable dishes

Favorite Beverage: Diet Pepsi and water

Favorite Restaurants:  D'lish, Red Lobster

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Haagen Dazs cookies and cream, vanilla and coffee, cinnamon flavor candy

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: reading,writing, sight seeing

I LOVE to shop at: Eddie Bauer, Clarks shoestore , (outlet)

Smith, Diana

Spanish Teacher

Birthday: March 29

Favorite Color: Yellow and green

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Beverage: Starbucks: Cinnamon Dolche Latte

Favorite Restaurants:  Olive Garden

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything Chocolate!

Favorite Bookstore: Boarders

My hobbies: Read

I LOVE to shop at: 

Davila, Jennette (Lucy)

Child Care Aide   

Birthday: September 26

Favorite Color: Purple

Favorite Food:  Sandwiches and Salads   

Favorite Beverage:  Water and Iced tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Soup Plantation

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Apple Pie and Chocolate chip cookies

Favorite Bookstore: Barns and Noble     

My hobbies: Making Desserts and Crafts

I LOVE to shop at Macys Pier one!!!!

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

Van Der Ziel, Nancy   

Supervision and After School Care

Birthday: December 22

Favorite Color: rich burgandy

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) 

Junior/Senior High Staff

 

Camarena, Roberta

HS Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy & Physiology)

Birthday: June 8

Favorite Color: Purple (Violet)

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Beverage: Chi Tea

Favorite Restaurants: P.F. Chang’s

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Ice-cream/ Cheese Cake/ See’s Chocolate

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Working-out/ Board Games/ Family-time/ Movies

I LOVE to shop at: Target/ Macy’s/ Garage Sales

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

Math Teacher, Bible Teacher, Physical Education Teacher

Birthday: Feb 1st 

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Steak

Favorite Beverage: Sweet Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Outback Steakhouse

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Eclairs

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian 

My hobbies: All Things Athletics, Jesus

I LOVE to shop at: Sports Authority, Family Christian Bookstore

Goodman, Lita

High School Math Teacher

Birthday: November 16

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Prime Rib, French Fries, Carnitas, Guacamole

Favorite Beverage: Chai Tea; Malts; Vanilla Bean. (No or minimal caffeine)

Favorite Restaurants:  Outback, Any Mexican or Chinese, In N Out.

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Reese's, Snickers, See's, Oatmeal Cookies, anything baked with love

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble; Berean

My hobbies: Reading, Camping, Hiking, Hanging out with my family

I LOVE to shop at: Coldwater Creek, Williams-Sonoma, Bath & Bodyworks

Goosby, Pamela

Academic Counselor

Birthday: November 21

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Food: Mexican/Spinach Quiche with lots of garlic/avacado

Favorite Beverage: Green Essentials/Real fresh lemonade with lots of pulp

Favorite Restaurants:  Prado (Balboa Park)

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Hans & Harry/Good Ole Ductch Apple Pie Favorite Bookstore: Seaport Village – Upstart Crow

My hobbies: Jazz Dance

I LOVE to shop at: The Goodwill

Hammond, Cory

Drama Teacher

Birthday: July 8

Favorite Color: Cobalt Blue

Favorite Food: Mexican & Italian

Favorite Beverage: Lemonade, Iced coffee

Favorite Restaurants: Devine Pastabilities, Tio Leos, Cafe Zucchero

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Spumoni, Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, Mounds, Peets Coffee iced latte

Favorite Bookstore: Any

Hobbies: Reading, Movies, Traveling, Cooking

I love to shop at: TARGET, Ross, Marshalls

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

Josa, Janet

Jr./Sr. High English Teacher

Birthday: September 15

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Seafood, Pasta, Panamanian Food

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper, Lightly Sweetened Iced Tea

Favorite Restaurants: Benihana, King’s Fish House, Andres Restaurant, Bronx Pizza, Luna Grill,

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Caramel Frappuccino and Cheese Danish from Starbucks, Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes and Noble

My hobbies: Outrigger Canoeing, Reading, Body Surfing, Serving homeless

I LOVE to shop at: Target, Sprouts, and White House/ Black Market

Matsumoto, Shauna

7/8^th Grade Teacher – Bible, History, Algebra 1/2

Birthday:  November 24

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Food: Salads, Mexican, Japanese

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

Favorite Restaurants:  Soup Plantation, Sushi Deli (California rolls, no raw fishy fishy- I’m a whimpJ)

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

High School Spanish Teacher

Birthday:May 27

Favorite Color:Green

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Ice Tea

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Payday

Favorite Bookstore: Barnes & Noble

My hobbies: Saltwater Fishtank

I LOVE to shop at: Kohls

Nieto, Jennifer

JH/HS Teacher

Birthday:June 5

Favorite Color:Blue

Favorite Food: Gourmet Salad, Mexican, Italian

Favorite Beverage: Water

Favorite Restaurants:  Tamale’s Betty, Subway  

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Snickers, Cheese Cake

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: Reading, Technology, Cooking

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl’s, Amazon, Target, Ann Taylor Loft

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

Computer Teacher

Birthday: January 3

Favorite Color: Deep Dark Red

Favorite Food: Fish

Favorite Beverage: Diet Dr. Pepper

Favorite Restaurants: Claim Jumper 

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Pastries

Favorite Bookstore: Christian Book Store/Barnes and Noble/Amazon.com

My hobbies: Reading/Organizing (yes, it is true. I like to organize things)

I LOVE to shop at: Kohl’s/JCPenny’s

Scheckel, Gabriela

History, Bible, Geography Teacher

Birthday: October 18

Favorite Color: Green, Orange

Favorite Food: Asian/ Chinese

Favorite Beverage: Arnold Palmer= Ice Tea Lemonade

Favorite Restaurants: Jack in the Box

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Reese’s Cup

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon, Barns and Noble

My hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, eating, and World History

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

Rendon, Denise

Art Instructor

Birthday: June 3

Favorite Color:  jewel tones

Favorite Food: Vegetable dishes

Favorite Beverage: Diet Pepsi and water

Favorite Restaurants:  D'lish, Red Lobster

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Haagen Dazs cookies and cream, vanilla and coffee, cinnamon flavor candy

Favorite Bookstore: Family Christian

My hobbies: reading,writing, sight seeing

I LOVE to shop at: Eddie Bauer, Clarks shoestore , (outlet)

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: choclate 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

Seydel, Sue

High School Teacher & Home School Director

Birthday: July 19

Favorite Color: Burgundy

Favorite Food:  A fat juicy hamburger! (and French Fries)

Favorite Beverage: unsweetened iced tea or iced coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  Islands,  Red Robin, In N Out

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: cookies and brownies!  TWIX bar

Favorite Bookstore: Amazon

My hobbies: card making and floral design

I LOVE to shop at: Bath & Body Works - Bed, Bath, and Beyond - JoAnn's crafts

Warren, Danny

High School Teacher

Birthday: December 31

Favorite Color: Blue (and its various forms)

Favorite Food: Chips and Salsa

Favorite Beverage: Water (so very functional) 

Favorite Restaurants: Super Sergio's

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: NA

Favorite Bookstore: Do they still exist?  Amazon.com works well.

My hobbies: Bike Riding, Hiking, Reading

I (moderately enjoy but only because I have to get it done) shopping at: Costco, Sprouts, Trader Joe's

Administration

Gail Andujo

Instructional Coach

Birthday: October 12

Favorite Color: Burgundy or dark purple

Favorite Food: Italian

Favorite Beverage: Decaf Coffee

Favorite Restaurants:  Mimi’s, Bento-n-Noodle, Macaroni Grill or any Italian places

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: Anything dark chocolate! J

Favorite Bookstore: All bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Goodwill Bookstore and Amazon

My hobbies: Camping, sewing, reading, baking and cooking, watching my kids’ sporting events, spending time with family

I LOVE to shop at:  Kohl’s, Kirkland Home, and TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Ross/Home Goods

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:  Pizza Nova, Rubios, Spaghetti Factory

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, Amazon, and Ann Taylor Loft

Xochitl Cruz

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Birthday:  March 4

Favorite Color:  Red, Ice Blue and Black

Favorite Food:   Pizza, Mexican Food

Favorite Beverage:   Coffee, Sweet Tea and Coke

Favorite Restaurants:  In and Out, Shakey’s Pizza and Soup Plantation

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:   Nuyo Plain Yogurt, Dark Chocolate Pretzels or a good pastry

Favorite Bookstore:   The Library!!  ( or Costco……they have good books too)

My hobbies:   To read, cook and bake

I LOVE to shop at:  Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx

Mariana Figueroa

Events and Community Outreach Coordinator

Birthday:May 16^th

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: borders or 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

Cristine Hipolito       

Bookkeeper

Birthday: March 14

Favorite Color: lavender, purple or deep color

Favorite Food: Mexican, Chinese

Favorite Beverage: homemade beverages (not fond of jamba juice or starbucks-no idea how to order a good mixture)

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, Chilis, Miguels, Golden House Chinese Restaurant

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: chocolates with nuts, white/milk cholocolate, cinnamon rolls, pastries

My hobbies: cooking, some baking, watching tv

I LOVE to shop at: Kohls, Ross sometimes

Dan Jester

JH/HS Principal

Birthday: December 1

Favorite Color:Blue

Favorite Food: California Burrito

Favorite Beverage: Dr. Pepper/Coca-Cola

Favorite Restaurants:  Cheesecake Factory, PeiWei, Cotixan

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

Name: Rick Handloser

Position: 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

 Roy Seydel 

 Internal Operations Manager 

Birthday:  July 21

Favorite Color:  Forest Green

Favorite Food:   Mexican and Chinese

Favorite Beverage:  Orange/Mango Juice, Kerns Juices

Favorite Restaurants: Lolita's, Red Lobster

Favorite Desserts/Sweets:  Dark Chocolate, Peanut M&M's, Chocolate covered peanuts

Favorite Bookstore:  Barnes and Noble

My hobbies:  Photography and Photo editing

I LOVE to shop at:  Amazon.com,  Target

Rozelynn Thomas

Reception and Design

Birthday: November 21

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: prime rib / steak / seafood / carne asada

Favorite Beverage: 

Coffees: 

traditional, New Orleans style - cafe au lait (coffee with chicory) 

vanilla cafe latte, white chocolate mocha, white peppermint mocha

Other:  Sweet Tea, hot caramel apple cider

Favorite Restaurants: Outback Steakhouse, Fuddruckers, Phil's BBQ, Joe's Crab Shack, 94th Aero Squadron, Goody's Sushi

Favorite Desserts/Sweets: bread pudding, beignets, Aimee's Key Lime Pie, Sue's white chocolate mini bundt cakes, tres leches cake, pumpkin pie/muffins/bread, strawberries, Oasis Ice Cream Parlor, Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts

Favorite Bookstore: not really a bookstore person

My hobbies: Disneyland, cooking, resting, Disney movies, and all the things my girls do

I LOVE to shop at: Bath & Body Works, Disneyland (not Disney Store), Crate n' Barrel (or any kitchen gadget place), Mary Kay, Target