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Anderson, Eric, Band
Grades 5-6
eanderson@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 331
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Altamirano, Akira, Yard Supervisor/TA
951-351-1445
Ext. 211 |
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Anguiano, Ruth, Yard Supervisor/TA
951-351-1445
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Beach, Michelle, Grade 1
(picture used
w/ permission)
Michelle has been a teacher
for over 15 years. She values the contribution
of parents to their students’ education and
believes that learning should be fun. Michelle
holds a Master of Science degree in Curriculum
and Instruction and a professional credential.
She and her husband are parents of two students
who currently attend La Sierra Academy. In
between teaching, Michelle enjoys running,
mountain biking, racquetball, and traveling.
mbeach@lsak12.com951-351-1445
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Belleau,
Tamara, Grade 6
Tami Belleau has taught all subjects in grades
7-10, K-1 and now 6th grade. After
attending Pacific Union College, Pacific
University and La Sierra University, Mrs.
Belleau received degrees in social work and
education as well as teaching credentials. Mrs.
Belleau is very excited about teaching and has
an active, hands on classroom. Her primary goal
in Adventist Education is that her students get
to know their personal friend Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Belleau’s “free” time is spent with her son
and husband exploring and learning about the
world which God gave us.
tbelleau@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 260 |
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Bernal, Arthur, Grade
6
Mr. Bernal has been in
Adventist education for over 25 years and has
taught at La Sierra Academy since 1986. He holds
a Master of Arts degree in Education and
endorsements in K-12 Religion and Elementary
Education. As an educator Mr. Bernal’s motto is
“train them for life and life eternal.” For
recreation, he enjoys trains and bikes.
abernal@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 261 |
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Brown, Robin, Grade 4
Robin Brown has taught every grade from 3rd
to Jr. High and High School English. She has
her Bachelor’s in Education from Walla Walla
College and a Masters in Reading Education form
Andrews University. In her free time, Mrs.
Brown likes to spend time with her family, read
and ride her horses.
rbrown@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 252 |
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Clegg, Carolyn, Grade 1
Carolyn Clegg ahs spent 18 years teaching in our
church schools, with all of her experience in
grades 1-4. She joined the LSA staff two years
ago, and enjoys the atmosphere of family and
community on this campus. Carolyn loves being
part of the first graders’ reading journey, and
is committed to providing the academic skills
her students need, while nurturing their
spiritual, emotional, and social development as
well. She has a masters degree in curriculum
and teaching from La Sierra University. Carolyn
loves spending time with her husband and two
daughters and enjoys reading, scrap booking, and
taking long walks with her dog.
cclegg@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 248 |
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Elkins, Anita, Yard Supervision Mrs
Elkins' philosophy of education is "to encourage
each child's unique characteristics; to laugh
with them, listen, play, and be there with a
Christian heart when needed." She has been in
Adventist education for over 17 years; she
joined the LSA family in 2001. For fun, Anita
loves quilting, reading, and cooking.
aelkins@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 226 |
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Fattic,
Linda, Grade 2
Mrs. Fattic has served LSA untiringly since she
joined the faculty in 1976. In fact, she has in
some cases taught students of her former
students, and some of her students now work at
LSA! Linda, desires to “help each student know
Jesus as his or her best Friend.” She enjoys
reading, traveling, and spending time with her
grandson, Nate.
lfattic@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 253 |
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Ms. Fong, Jessica,
Kindergarten
Ms. Fong received her BA in English from La
Sierra University and her Masters in
Curriculum and Instruction. She also holds
a basic denominational credential. When not
in the classroom, Jessica enjoys playing
tennis, biking, traveling, and photography.
She believes in “leading by example” and
that creativity is a key ingredient in
teaching.
jfong@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 259 |
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Silvia Gonzalez, Day Care
Supervisor
951-351-1445
Ext. 256 |
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Ji,
Shirley, Grade 2 (picture used
w/ permission)
Mrs. Ji joined the faculty at LSA in 2000. She
holds a Master of Arts degree in Counseling, SDA
professional and California State teaching
credentials. She has a passion for Christian
education and hopes to instill critical thinking
and spiritual insight in child’s learning.
Among her many interests are traveling and scrap
booking.
sji@lsak12.com
- Website =
www.ji35.com
951-351-1445
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Lewis, Doyne,
3rd Grade
Since 1978, Mrs
Lewis has been teaching at LSA. She has a
Bachelor of Science degree and holds an SDA
professional credential. Doyne says,
"Children should look forward to coming to
school each day, where they will find fun,
happiness, and a loving environment in which
to learn." She enjoys traveling, reading,
nature, and spending time with her adult
children and their spouses.
dlewis@lsak12.com
951-351-1445 Ext. 249
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Mendoza,
Paula, Health Officer
Paula is a Licensed Vocational Nurse and
Pathfinder Masterguide who is plays the roll of
teacher’s aide and yard supervisor during the
school-day. She firmly believes that God is the
foundation of true education and that knowledge
of Him is essential for academic excellence. She
enjoys camping, hiking, and pathfinders.
951-351-1445
Ext. 212 |
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Nyirady Benjamin, Physical Education
bnyirady@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 217 |
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Orr, Carol,
Secretary
Carol has been greeting
visitors to our elementary campus since 2002
when she joined the staff. A La Sierra Academy
graduate, she has since serve in and retired
from the US Navy. Her husband, Daric, is also an
alumnus of LSA. Together, they enjoy spending
time with their two children who also attend LSA.
corr@lsak12.com
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lsaesect@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 214 |
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Patch, Leslie, Grade 2 Aide/Librarian/Ext.
Day Care A
La Sierra Graduate (Class of 1970), Mrs Patch
joined the staff in 1989. She is the librarian
for the elementary school. She enjoys reading,
beach activities, and having fun with her
grand-daughter, Jordyn, who also attends La
Sierra Academy.
lpatch@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 226 |
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Pereda, Edith, Grade
2 Aide / Extended Day Care
951-351-1445
Ext. 258
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Pershing, Debra,
Grade 5
dpershin@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 259
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Peters, Maylinne, Grade 5
Mrs. Peters says, “I
promote a hands-on approach to teaching where
students learn about our world and our Savior.”
She joined the faculty in 2002 but has been
teaching for more than six years. In her spare
time, she enjoys swimming.
mpeters@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 254 |
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Real, Vicki,
Receptionist/Grade 2 Aide
Mrs. Peters says, “I
promote a hands-on approach to teaching where
students learn about our world and our Savior.”
She joined the faculty in 2002 but has been
teaching for more than six years. In her spare
time, she enjoys swimming.
vreal@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 213 |
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Ruggles, Cella, Yard
Supervisor / Extended Day Care
Cella enjoys gardening and
dirt bikes. She believes that “education can
take you any place.” Cella puts her 25 years
experience in Adventist education to work each
day in our extended care division. She also does
elementary yard supervision in the elementary
school.
951-351-1445
Ext. 256
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Spence,
Kathryn, Grade 4
Mrs. Spence has
earned a Master's degree in education and a
bachelor's degree in business
administration. She is also a Certified
Public Accountant. "I desire to share Christ
with all my students," she says. "The
teaching of basic skills will lead to habits
and knowledge needed to become a good
person." Kathy enjoys camping, skiing,
reading, and spending time with family.
kspence@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 251 |
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Vaughan, Linda,
Kindergarten
Mrs. Vaughn has been a
teacher for over 11 years. Her goal: “To provide
a Christ-centered education which builds
self-esteem, confidence, independence, and
promotes academic excellence.” She holds a
Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and
Instruction and is a certified K-8 instructor.
Mrs. Vaughn enjoys family activities which
include biking, hiking, and visiting gardens.
lvaughan@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 211 |
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VanNoty, Pam, Grade 1
Aide
More than nine years ago,
Pam joined the LSA family and currently works as
teacher’s aide and yard supervisor. As a respite
from busy playground and lunch tables, she
enjoys reading, gardening, and camping.
951-351-1445
Ext. 255
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Wister, Lesley, Grade 3 (picture used
w/ permission)
Mrs. Wister says she learns
as much from students as they learn from her.
She holds a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum
and Instruction with an endorsement is Special
Education. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Wister
leads an active lifestyle, finding much pleasure
in quilting, rock climbing, and scuba diving.
lwister@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
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Zurek, Steve,
Principal
(picture used
w/ permission)
Steve Zurek has spent 9 years as the elementary
principal at LSA. He enjoys seeing students
develop academically and spiritually. Steve
receives his MA in 1993 from La Sierra
University. He enjoys athletics, traveling with
his family and fishing. stevezurek@lsak12.com
951-351-1445
Ext. 215 |
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