Staff

I am enjoying my eighteenth year of teaching. I believe God has blessed me with the chance to work at Calvary Preparatory Academy. My wife and I have two wonderful children who keep us young and active. We live in Orange County, California, where we enjoy the beautiful weather as well as our family and friends. We are active at our church and our children’s schools. We always try to find ways in which we can help better our community with the gifts God has given us. My teaching credentials come from California State University Fullerton and University of California Los Angeles. I have enjoyed being a high school and junior high school teacher, a youth minister, and a coach of several sports. I look forward to getting a chance to meet all of our students and their families. I would like to invite you to visit during my open office hours or send me an email. God Bless.

Mr. Lawrence Arriaga holds both a California Single Subject Credential in science as well as a Multiple Subject Credential.

Hello/¡Hola! I am very excited to be teaching Spanish to my students and helping them develop and live a strong walk with our Lord. Even though I was born in the United States, I am a Spanish native speaker with articulate fluency. Our Lord has truly blessed me with the opportunity to learn and speak Spanish with my own family and friends since birth. I bring to Calvary Preparatory Academy a wealth of teaching experience at both the elementary school and the high school levels. I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies (Multiple Subject Teaching Track with an English/Spanish Bilingual Emphasis) from Chapman University in Orange County, California. My husband, Mr. Lawrence Arriaga, also teaches for Calvary Preparatory Academy. We have been married close to twenty years and have two amazing children. We are very committed to our relationship with our Lord and our children’s education. We are involved at our church and volunteer in both our church and local community. I am also an active member of the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) at my children’s school. Besides being a teacher, wife, and mother, I also consider myself a “life-long learner.” I have a deep passion for continuing to grow in the various roles that my Lord has blessed me with. Therefore, I am an avid reader of books ranging from all areas of knowledge. I look forward to meeting all of our students and families as well as working with the other staff members from Calvary Preparatory Academy.

Mrs. Nadia Arriaga holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies (Multiple Subject Teaching Track with an English/Spanish Bilingual Emphasis) and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages: Spanish from Chapman University.

Hello everyone! My name is Jared Beck and I have been the Director of CPA since God first planted a vision to start the school back in 2009. It is so amazing to see all that God had planned from that initial vision come to fruition! I look forward to seeing CPA continue to bless students, families, and communities across the world as it has for the past decade.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children in our town of San Marcos, CA. On the weekends and holidays we often camp and go on road trips to all the beautiful beaches and mountains here in California. I have been playing guitar, piano, and singing for most of my life and it’s something I love to do. I am also a little bit of a gardening fanatic; I have a green house and hundreds of varieties of plants on my property. For fitness I enjoy surfing, hiking, running, and training in the Israeli martial art known as Krav Maga. I also love to travel!

For several years I have had the privilege of serving as a board member for a 120 year-old Jewish Christian organization known as the American European Bethel Mission.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, right down to help with your individual homework.

Mr. Jared Beck holds a California Administrative Services Credential and a BA in Philosophy and Theology from Point Loma Nazarene University, a Masters in Education and a Single Subject Teaching Credential in social science from Azusa Pacific University.

Hello! My name is Kimberly Beck and I am the School Advancement Strategist here at CPA since April 2020. I am responsible for school fundraising, communications, marketing and promotion, as well as developing our amazing school community in conjunction with our Parent Ambassador Committee (PAC) and our teachers and administration. My favorite thing in the world is getting our students more connected with each other – whether that is in person or virtually!

Prior to my position here at CPA, I worked as a paralegal in San Diego County for the past 16+ years. I was blessed to have been a part of the school’s founding back in 2009, and I have served as a board member since that time as well. It has been amazing to watch God grow the school from one student in 2009 to over 400 students served from all over the world!

As you can see, I share the same last name with the director. :) Mr. Beck and I met on the small island of Molokai, Hawaii in 1998, and have been married now for over 22 years. We have two beautiful teenagers that keep us very busy. We are a homeschooling family and have been for the past 9 years or so. In my free time, I love opening our home to spend quality time with family and friends, and to get to know new people that God brings our way. I also love to travel with our family, whether that’s a short road trip or around the world.

If you are a parent or a student and want to get more involved in our school community outside of classes, please get in touch with me! I’m excited to get you connected!

Mrs. Kimberly Beck holds a BA in English Literature from University of North Georgia.

Aloha! I am very thankful to join the community at Calvary Preparatory Academy! I look forward to meeting everyone. I am from Minnesota and have called San Diego home since serving at NASNI, Coronado in the U. S. Navy. I worked in avionics with a variety of flight, tactical, and data systems. I love teaching all ages and in all subject areas. It is such a blessing from God to teach in a Christian atmosphere.

I began teaching by homeschooling my children for five years. I have taught in Hawaii and California in online, public, and private Christian schools. I like sailing, skating, skiing, camping, fishing, gardening, crafts, music, ham radio and above all love spending time with my family. I have three daughters, four granddaughters, and 3 grandsons.

Mrs. Kelly Cammarano holds a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Social Science with a minor in Math/Science from University of Northwestern – St. Paul, a Masters in Education from University of Phoenix, and a Multiple Subject Credential with additional authorizations in Social Science and Computer Concepts and Applications.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Campos and I am blessed to be part of Calvary Preparatory Academy. I count it a privilege to encourage students both spiritually and academically. I live in Los Angeles County and have a wonderful husband and three awesome children. My two adult children are pursuing their undergraduate degrees at Cal Poly Pomona while my youngest son is a senior in high school. My husband and I just celebrated our 24th year anniversary this summer. My family and I enjoy taking road trips and exploring beautiful California.

Before joining the Calvary Prep team, I taught junior high and high school science at Calvary Chapel Christian School. I have also taught Reading Intervention with the Alhambra Unified School District. Currently, I am pursuing my General Science Single Subject Teaching Credential. I am excited to share my love for the Lord and my love for teaching with all the students. I would like to invite you to stop by my office hours for extra support or just to say hello. God Bless.

Mrs. Nelly Campos holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from UC Irvine and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University Los Angeles.

Hello! My name is Miss Fankhauser and I teach middle school and high school students here at Calvary Preparatory Academy. Before joining the Calvary Prep team I taught math in a nearby school district. Two of the things I love the most about working at our school are the opportunity to help students reach individual academic goals and the privilege of encouraging them in their walks with God. I am a graduate of Saddleback College and Concordia University Irvine. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, baking, helping out at church, and trips to the beach.

Ms. Katie Fankhauser holds a California Single Subject Credential in Mathematics from Concordia University.

Hello everyone! I’m Eleni Gillis and I am the Admissions Coordinator and Homeschool Educational Specialist for Calvary Preparatory Academy. I have been with Calvary Prep since January 2013 and I feel truly blessed to be a part of this amazing school because of our amazing staff and wonderful families.

Outside of school, I am a wife and a mother of three children. Jacob is 20, Isabela is 15 and Noah is 12. Through God’s grace, I was able to homeschool two of my three children these past five years. We are a very athletically active family. I run/hike 5-6 days a week and we spend the majority of our weekends at swim meets and basketball tournaments. During our rare, free moments we love to travel and fellowship with friends and family.

I am here to serve so please let me know how I can help make your academic career a success. God Bless!

Mrs. Eleni Gillis holds a MA in Secondary Education.

Hello! My name is Mrs. Holyde (pronounced “holiday”). I am blessed to be part of the Calvary Prep Academy team. I reside in Redondo Beach, CA where my husband and I are planting a Calvary Chapel. Previously, we lived in London, England for nearly nine years whilst we planted a Calvary Chapel there. Our eldest daughter, who recently graduated from university, still lives in the UK and our youngest daughter, just moved to Illinois for college. I was privileged to home educate both of our daughters through high school. I am so grateful for those years and the extra time it afforded us as a family to learn together. Now, I hope to share some of the lessons I learned as a teacher/parent and support you on your educational journey. Before homeschooling, I taught middle school and high school English and History. I enjoy traveling and exploring new places/cultures. I saw a fair bit of Europe during my residency there, and have explored Israel and parts of China and Russia. My bucket list destinations now include South Korea and Japan. I look forward to getting to know you and to a great year!

Mrs. Suzanne Holyde holds a Secondary Teaching credential in Social Science and Business Administration from UC Davis and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Loyola Marymount University.

My name is Clinton Kyle and I am a pastoral teacher here at CPA. I have been married for 13 years to my beautiful wife Kristi. We have two boys named Jesse and Jack. I count it an absolute privilege to be a part of this wonderful team that makes up Calvary Preparatory Academy. I have over 10 years of teaching experience, teaching elementary, middle school and high school students. In 2011, I completed 3 and a half years of Bible School both in practical ministry and biblical training. I have been involved in the pastoral team of my church for almost 15 years and I pastored a church in a small town in South Africa for 7 of these years. My family and I moved to Florida from South Africa in December 2020. Florida is a beautiful part of America and it has been an amazing place for me to explore some of my favorite hobbies! These include fishing, playing golf and going to the beach (not in order of preference). My role at Calvary Prep is two-fold because I will be a pastoral-teacher. This means that I will be a teacher but that I will also function as a pastor to provide spiritual care for students. I am so excited to explore the multiple subjects together with you and to be there for you as you walk this precious journey with Jesus Christ.

Mr. Clint Kyle holds both a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post Graduate Certificate of Education obtained with distinction, as well as seminary training in biblical studies and practical ministry. Mr. Kyle has served as a pastor for 15 years and pastored a small church in South Africa for 7 of those years.

My name is Judith Landa. I am a mom of two (and soon to be three). I love cooking, motocross, cycling and working out! When I am not teaching, I am most likely teaching or playing with my kids at home, making YouTube videos, cooking a new recipe, or cleaning and organizing! That’s right, I find organizing satisfying! I love the Lord because he has rescued me from a worldly life and now I get to be made righteous by his word. Ahhh, what a privilege it is to be able to come into his presence and worship him!!!

Mrs. Judith Landa holds a Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego State University in Spanish Language and Spanish Literature, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Multiple Subjects California Teaching Credential from the University of San Diego.

Hello! My name is Nicole Paynter and I love the Lord and love working with students and their families! Before becoming an administrator at CPA, I taught primarily mathematics since 2005. I have had the joy of working here at CPA since the 2019-2020 school year. I am a graduate of Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo (Go Mustangs!) and CSU San Marcos. As the Assistant Principal at Calvary Prep, I have the privilege of helping students and their families with course selections and college and career planning. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and two young children. We love to harvest fruit from our many fruit trees and spend quality time with friends and family. On the weekends, you could find me volunteering in the children’s ministry at my church, working in the yard while listening to audio books, and hiking with friends.

Mrs. Nicole Paynter holds a California Teaching Credential in Mathematics with a Supplementary Authorization in Computer Concepts and Applications. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo and a Master of Arts degree in Education from CSU San Marcos. She is currently enrolled in the Administrative Credential program at Point Loma Nazarene University.

Hello! My name is Carol Robinson. My husband and I, now married for 34 years, are both native Californians. As a teacher librarian, I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach in a variety of subject areas. I have also taught English in the regular classroom. I do not have children of my own, so God has given me many students through my 18 years as a full-time teacher. I look forward to working with you as well!

Mrs. Carol Johnson holds a B.A. in English from UC Irvine, Masters of Education from Cal State-Long Beach, and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in K-12 Library Services .

Hello! My name is Britton Richie-Zavaleta. I have been teaching online for over ten years now and love what I do. I am grateful to God for this vocation and to work at Calvary. I graduated from the University of Redlands and loved going to a liberal arts school. While there, I was involved with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and was part of Student leadership. My wife is also an Intervarsity alumni.

I am a San Diego native born and raised, but have also lived in both Mexico and in Philadelphia. This has made me into a soccer fan and a Philadelphia Eagles fan, pronounced “igles.” I have an amazing wife and two children that love swimming, fishing, art, and cooking. My wife is a nerd and can make anything in the kitchen. It would be nice to meet you so stop by my office hours and say hi!

Mr. Richie- Zavaleta holds a California Multiple Subject Credential and a Single Subject Credential in Spanish with a Supplementary Mathematics Authorization (K-9). He graduated from the University of Redlands with a BA in Liberal Studies (Math Emphasis).

Hi! My name is Mrs. Russell and I live in San Diego, California. I have lived in California most of my life and attended college at CSU San Marcos. I have been teaching at Calvary Prep for the past nine years. I host a math workshop twice a week and look forward to helping all students understand their math this year. When I am not teaching, I am a mom and homeschool my three children who are in 9th grade, 6th grade, and 5th grade. My family loves to do outdoor activities like going to the beach, mountain biking, camping and raising some farm animals. I look forward to getting to know all of you this year!

Mrs. Russell attended CSU San Marcos where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree as well as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Education Specialist Credential.