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Monika Alvarez, Kindergarten Teacher monika.alvarez@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 148 Educational Background: B.A. Teaching Credential How Long Working at GCS: Approximately 21 years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: It is my home away from home. The women at GCS are like family. The students and their families are part of that family too, as they are a part of my heart. |
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Tonja Yancey, Kindergarten Teacher tonja.yancey@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 147 Educational Background: AA from Bakersfield Jr. College & B.A. Liberal Studies-CSUB, Teaching Credential classes and student teaching from National University. How Long Working at GCS: 6 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I love the family atmosphere here, and I feel very appreciated at Grace. |
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Barbara Spear, Kindergarten Aide barbara.spear@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 0 How Long Working at GCS: 4 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I love working with children of all ages to encourage them to grow Christ-like character and develop independence and responsibility. |
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Bobbi Nyce, Kindergarten Aide bobbi.nyce@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 0 How Long Working at GCS: 2 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I love the close-knit community, and the kids are amazing. |
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Wendy Altman, First Grade Teacher wendy.altman@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 146 Educational Background: CSULB: BA Liberal Studies, Life Credential K-8 How Long Working at GCS: 1 Year |
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Barbara Frey, Second Grade Teacher barbara.frey@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 145 Educational Background: B.S. Education-West Chester University, PA; M.A. Elementary Education-University of Phoenix How Long Working at GCS: 21 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: The staff, the wonderful families, and the great kids. I love that Grace has faith-based curriculum and everything is done with prayer. |
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Jayni Melton, Third/Fourth Grade Teacher jayni.melton@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 144 Educational Background: B.A. Music/Vocal Performance; B.A. Elementary Education How Long Working at GCS: 2 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I like working at GCS because of the clearly expressed Christian values and the genuine love, care, and dedication of the staff. |
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Dottie George, Fifth/Sixth Grade Teacher dottie.george@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 143 Educational Background: BA and Teaching Credential, Westmont College How Long Working at GCS: 1 Year |
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Lisa Baker, Music Teacher lisa.baker@@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 125 How Long Working at GCS: 5 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I get to do what I love! |
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Julie Bettwy, Art Teacher julie.bettwy@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 0 How Long Working at GCS: 5 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I love the Christian environment and the small class size. |
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Becky Butler, Computer Teacher becky.butler@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 140 Educational Background: B.S.-Youngstown State University; M.B.A.-Mount St. Mary’s College. How Long Working at GCS: 5 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I love that Grace is a caring community that feels like a family. |
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Heather Brinson, Spanish Teacher heather.brinson@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 0 Educational Background: B.S.,Journalism, Major in Spanish, Ohio State University BCLAD Multiple Subjects-Teaching Credential, Chapman University. How Long Working at GCS: 1 Year |
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Johanna Hendries, Librarian johanna.hendries@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 141 How Long Working at GCS: 2 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I like being part of a team that sets such a high educational standard. |
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Dawnell Viole, Physical Education Teacher dawnell.viole@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 0 Educational Background: B.A.-American Council of Exercise-Certified for Adults & Children; Coach; Fitness Trainer. How Long Working at GCS: 6 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: Being able to Provide young children the tools to lead a healthy lifestyle in a Christian environment. |
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Christina DeSena, Extended Care and Lunch Aide christina.desena@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 142 How Long Working at GCS: 1 Year |
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Lori Shinkle, Extended Care lori.shinkle@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext 142 How Long Working at GCS: 2 Years Why Do You Like Working At GCS: I like the warm atmosphere, the friendly staff, getting to know all the kids, and being able to be with my son. |
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Shawn Badame, Lunch Aide shawn.badame@gcs-email.org 949-951-8683, Ext. 0 How Long Working at GCS: 3 Years |