Arriaga, Lawrence. Position: Teacher
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.
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Arriaga, Nadia. Position: Spanish Workshop Teacher
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) from Chapman University
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Beck, Jared. Position: Director/Founder
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. As we now enter our tenth year, 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 these past years.
Outside of school, I enjoying 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 literally hundreds of varieties of plants on my property. For fitness I enjoy surfing, hiking, running, and for over two years I have been 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.
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Fankhauser, Katherine. Position: Teacher
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.
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Fergus, Cris. Position: Assistant Principal
Prior to COS, I was a public school administrator in Poway Unified School District, Huntington Beach Union High School District, and Riverside Unified School District as well as a middle school and high school teacher in the public and private setting.
My husband and I have raised three adopted children, all of whom graduated from the University of San Diego and are currently pursuing or have received graduate degrees in medicine, epidemiology, business, or cell and molecular biology.
When my children went off to college, I realized I needed another project, so for the last three years, I have been teaching a small core workout group of seven women who enjoy exercising their mind through bible study and their body through physical fitness. This two hour daily routine has done wonders for my spiritual well-being. As an avid reader, cook and a lover of fine art, I volunteer at the local Art and Cultural Center once a month.
If you have questions regarding Career or College Counseling, do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to assist you.
Mrs. Cris Fergus holds three credentials from Cal State University at Long Beach and the University of California at Irvine in Art, Reading, and Administration and a Master’s Degree in Secondary Reading and Curriculum.
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Gillis, Eleni. Position: Enrollment Coordinator
Hello everyone! I’m Eleni Gillis and I am the enrollment coordinator for COS. I am truly blessed to be a part of this amazing school and love working with all of our COS families.
Outside of school I am a wife and a mother of three very busy children. Through God’s grace, this year I will begin my first year of homeschooling. We are a very athletically active family. I run/hike 5-6 days a week and we spend the majority of our weekends at basketball tournaments, swim meets, and soccer and T-ball games. During our rare free moments we love to travel and just rest.
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.
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Lashlee, Tammy. Position: Teacher
Hi there! My name is Tammy Lashlee and I joined the COS team in 2014! I am truly blessed to join this amazing team and look forward to working with each of the families God brings into my life through COS! When I am not working, I stay busy as a wife and as a mother of two. I enjoy spending time with my family in the little beach town of Carpinteria, CA that I have been blessed to call home since I was born. I love getting out in God’s creation any chance I get, both here and as I travel. I look forward to hearing about your adventure out there as well!
Mrs. Tammy Lashlee holds a BA in Liberal Studies with a science concentration from Azusa Pacific University. She holds a Clear CA Single Subject Credential in Geosciences.
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Paynter, Nicole. Position: Teacher
Hello! My name is Nicole Paynter and I love the Lord and love teaching! I am excited to get to share my passion for Jesus and my love of teaching with the students of Calvary Prep Academy and their families. Prior to joining the team at CPA, I taught math to middle school students and high school students in a local school district for seven years. I am a graduate of Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo (Go Mustangs!) and CSU San Marcos. When I’m not teaching, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and two young children, 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 Single Subject California Teaching Credential in Mathematics and 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.
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Richie-Zavaleta, Britt. Position: Teacher
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.
We were in Philadelphia for the last five years. Go Eagles! My wife finished a doctoral degree there in public health. My two children are enjoying the San Diego weather and fishing with their grandfather. In my spare time I love running local trails and learning the piano.
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).
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Russell, Jaime. Position: Teacher
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 out of the country to help in an orphanage in Mexico and taught English in China for a summer. I love getting to know all my students and what their lives are like across the world. I am also a mom and have homeschooled my 3 children for the last 4 years. At Calvary Prep, I am also the math tutor and look forward to helping all students understand their math. I look forward to getting to know all of you this year!
Mrs. Russell attended CSU San Marcos where she completed her Bachelors Degree as well as a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and Education Specialist Credential.
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St. Clair, Lisa. Position: French Workshop Teacher
Bonjour! I am so happy to be teaching French at this wonderful school. I love the Lord and supporting young people in their walk with Jesus. Having lived, worked and studied for over a decade in France and Switzerland, the French language is my passion. Working as a tour director and lecturer took me around the globe, but now I’m so pleased to call San Clemente, CA my home. I teach French at a local high school and, along with my husband, tend to our 3 children. We have one in college, one in high school and our littlest one is in preschool. I love to read, play scrabble and attend my sons’ rugby games.
Dr. Van Wickle, Jacob. Position: Teacher
Hello! My name is Jacob (Jake) Van Wickle, and I’m excited to be a part of the Calvary Prep Community! I grew up in Santa Barbara County, and I’m fortunate to be back living here today. Prior to this, I taught science at a public high school, practiced chiropractic locally, and coached volleyball for several high school teams. Through these experiences, it became clear to me that one of my passions is to teach and mentor young people in the way they should go (Proverbs 22:6) and guide them to see the glory of God through the process of inquiry (Proverbs 25:2).
I currently live in Carpinteria with my wife (who is also a teacher) and our new son. For fun, I like to play volleyball, basketball, ride my mountain bike, or rock climb.
Dr. Jacob Van Wickle holds a Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College West, a BS in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Biology and Chemistry from Westmont College in Santa Barbara.
White, Laury. Position: Teacher
Hi! My name is Laury White and I am a happy mom of 3 teenagers! My oldest is in community college and a school of ministry, my middle child is on target to graduate this year, the youngest is in 7th grade and I homeschool him. Our home is in Fallbrook, California where we attend North Coast Church. I graduated and received my teaching credential in 1992 from Long Beach State University and have been teaching ever since in both the private and public school settings. I currently teach and tutor 7th through 12th grade students as well as host the Leadership Team and Yearbook Class. You can always find me in the Daily Discussion Forum keeping the attendance and posting the question for the day. I am also available when I hold office hours on Wednesday’s at 4:30 Pacific Standard Time . Lastly, I would like to invite you to attend our Student Leadership meetings every 2nd and 4th Monday at 4:30 Pacific Standard time. Our meetings are similar to an online youth group where we get know each other, have a little fun and make things happen! We would love it if you could come! I really look forward to getting to know you this year!
Laury White Graduated with a teaching Credential from Long Beach State University. 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 for 4 1/2 years and has also worked with pregnant and parenting teens for six years as a home instructor for the Escondido Public School District. She is passionate about serving families and raising her own family. This is what she spends all her time doing.
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