Meet the Staff & Teachers

Hello/¡Hola! I am Mrs. (Señora) Nadia Arriaga. I have had the immense joy, honor, and blessing of teaching here at our school since August 2016. My roles here at our school are twofold: primarily, I serve as the Spanish teacher, instructing Spanish 1A through 3B to both our full-time and part-time students, and I also teach the multiple subjects to students in 6th through 12th Grades. I am very excited to teach all of my students and also help them develop & live a strong walk with our Lord. I bring to Calvary Preparatory Academy a wealth of teaching experience at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. I am a native Spanish 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. My husband, Mr. Lawrence Arriaga, taught at Calvary Preparatory Academy for twelve years. We have been married for over twenty years and have two amazing children. We are very committed to our relationship with our Lord, as well as to our children’s education. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family & friends, cooking, reading books from all areas of knowledge, using paper planners, and watching football. 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), a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, and a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages: Spanish all from Chapman University in Orange, California.

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 in our town of San Marcos, CA. We have two children: our son is 20 and a daughter who is with Jesus as of February 2025 after a battle with osteosarcoma. 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. 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. 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 while doing missions, and have been married now for over 26 years. We share two beautiful children: a daughter who is in Heaven and a son who is earth-side. We were a homeschooling family for 9 years. In my free time, I love opening our home to spend quality time with family and friends, and getting 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 SO thankful to be a part of the community here at Calvary Preparatory Academy! I look forward to meeting everyone, new and returning! 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 at online, public, and private Christian schools since 2001. I like sailing, skating, skiing, camping, fishing, gardening, crafts, music, ham radio and above all love spending time with my family. I have three children and seven grandchildren.

Kelly Cammarano holds a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Social Science with a minor in Math/Science from University of Northwestern – St. Paul, MN, a Master of Arts degree in Education from University of Phoenix, a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Industrial and Technology Education and a Multiple Subject Credential with additional authorizations in Social Science and Computer Concepts and Applications.

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 23, Isabela is 18 and Noah is 15. 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.

My name is Clinton Kyle and I am a pastoral teacher here at CPA. I have been married for 14 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 11 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 16 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 am a teacher but that I 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 in English and Live Performance, a Post Graduate Certificate of Education obtained with distinction, as well as a single subject teaching credential in English. He has 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.

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. 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.

Hello! My name is Carol Robinson, and this is the beginning my fourth year of online teaching with Calvary Prep. However, I first created online curriculum and used Zoom when teaching in the public school in grades 7-12 in Idaho in years past. I am semi-retired with my retired husband and I live in Northern California. My husband and I have been married for over 35 years and are both native Californians. As a teacher-librarian, I have had the wonderful opportunity to teach in a variety of subject areas, including English. I do not have children of my own, but helped raise my step-son for several years. God has given me many students throughout my 20 years as a full-time teacher. I look forward to working with both returning and new students! I maintain the reading list and the recommended book list website for CPA and enjoy receiving recommendations of favorite books from CPA students.

Mrs. Carol Robinson holds a B.A. in English from University of California – Irvine and a Masters of Education with an option in School Librarianship from California State University -Long Beach. She has a California Single Subject Teaching Credential for grades 6-12 in English and also a K-12 Library Media Teacher Services Credential.

Hi! My name is Mrs. Russell and I live in South Carolina. I lived in California for most of my life and attended college at CSU San Marcos. I have been teaching at Calvary Prep since 2012. 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 enjoy gardening, animals, and spending time with my husband and 3 kids. 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 California State University – San Marcos where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree as well as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Education Specialist Credential.

My name is Laury White and I am a wife and mom of three adult children and three granddaughters. My family and I live in Fallbrook, California, and attend North Coast Church. I homeschooled my three children up until high school; my youngest then attended Calvary Preparatory Academy for high school — an opportunity I wish all three had had.

I earned my single subject clear teaching credential in Home Economics from California State University, Long Beach, in 1992. I taught for 10 years in public high school, then spent 11 years homeschooling my own children,

I have been with Calvary Preparatory Academy since 2012, where I advise the Student Leadership Team and Yearbook Class, post daily devotions in the Discussion Forum, and take part in curriculum revisions, meetings, and fundraisers. Working with youth is my passion, and I am all in — at school and at home.

Laury White graduated with a teaching credential from California State University – Long Beach. She taught for 10 years in public high school and then spent 11 years homeschooling her 3 children. She has been with Calvary Preparatory Academy since 2012, along with time in private online education, co-op schooling, and medical home instruction — including six years working with pregnant and parenting teens as a home instructor for the Escondido Public School District.

Hello! My name is Angela Witt and I am so thankful to be a part of Calvary Prep Academy! I am passionate about my students and teaching. In addition to teaching at CPA, I teach Middle School Math in a nearby School district. I have four children, ages 12-20 years old, who keep me very busy. Prior to joining CPA, I have taught a wide range of learners, including elementary, high school, and college students for many years. I am a graduate of San Diego State University, as well as, University of LaVerne. When I have a few moments to myself, I enjoy reading, traveling, and cooking.

Angela Witt holds a California Multiple Subjects Credential from California State Northridge and a Masters of Education from the University of La Verne. Mrs. Witt also holds a Reading Specialist Credential, a Differentiation Certification, and is a UCSD Certified Master Teacher.