Riverside Christian High School Staff
Mr. Ken Kirkwood – Principal
Principal Kirkwood has a B.S. degree in Christian Ministries, a Masters degree in Christian School Administration and a Doctorate in Theology and Biblical Counseling. He is an ordained minister and holds a ACSI Life Time All-Levels Principal credential. This is his 39th year in Christian education. His favorite Bible verse is Ecclesiastes 11:9. Contact him at kkirkwood@rivchristian.org
Mr. Rhyen Siemer – Teacher
Education – B.A. in English from California Baptist University; B.A. in Cinema Broadcasting Arts from Azusa Pacific University; M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration for Faith-Based Christian School from California Baptist University.
Credentials – Single Subject Teaching Credential; ACSI Teaching Credential
Experience – 6 years at Riverside Christian High School
Favorite Bible Verse – Joshua 1:8-9
Subjects Taught – English 9, 11, 12; Yearbook
Contact – rsiemer@rivchristian.org
Mr. Vance Nichols – Teacher
Education – B.S. in Radio/Television with an Emphasis in Film Productions from San Diego State University; M.S. in Education, Specialization in Educational Leadership for Christian Schools from California Baptist University.
Credentials – Lifetime Administrator Certificate, All Levels Principal Credential from ACSI; Lifetime Teaching Certificate, Secondary Teacher from ACSI; Ordained Southern Baptist Minister and Pastor.
Experience – 29 years (includes Elementary, Middle School, High School and College); In-service and conference teacher / presenter.
Favorite Bible Verse – Romans 8:28
Subjects Taught – Old Testament Themes and Prophecy; Apologetics and Worldview; Introduction to Filmmaking and Screen Arts; Intermediate Filmmaking and Screen Arts
Contact – vnichols@rivchristian.org
Ms. Evie Halopoff Turner – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Psychology from Vanguard University; M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy; Studied Musical Theatre Arts at North Central Michigan College.
Credentials – Teaching Credential from ACSI
Experience – 18 years
Favorite Bible Verse – Philippians 3:14
Subjects Taught – Music and Drama
Contact – eturner@rivchristian.org
Mr. Chris Robinson – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Christian Ministries from California Baptist University.
Credentials – Teaching Credential from ACSI; Ordained Southern Baptist Minister.
Experience – 3 years
Favorite Bible Verse – Ephesians 2:8-10
Subjects Taught – Bible 9, Acts and Luke; Bible 11, Systematic Theology; Physical Education
Contact – crobinson@rivchristian.org
Mr. Eric Gunning – Teacher
Education – B.S. in Animal Sciences from Oklahoma State University.
Credentials – Teaching Credential from ACSI; Certified to teach for Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
Experience – First year
Favorite Bible Verse – Luke 15; Psalm 103
Subjects Taught – Biology; Physical Science; Chemistry; Anatomy and Physiology
Contact – egunning@rivchristian.org
Mr. Rob Schwandt – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Communication Studies, Leadership from Azusa Pacific University; M.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California (USC).
Credentials – Teaching Credential from ACSI
Experience – First year
Favorite Bible Verse – Isaiah 40:31
Subjects Taught – Algebra II; Advanced Math; Trigonometry; AP Calculus; AP Statistics
Contact – rschwandt@rivchristian.org
Mrs. Raquel San Martin – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Liberal Studies from California Baptist University
Credentials – TASL Diploma; French Language Certificate; Extension Teacher’s Certificate – Credential.
Experience – 8 years at Riverside Christian High School; 2 years at Agape Christian School; 2 years teaching English in Mexico.
Favorite Bible Verse – Psalm 103
Subjects Taught – Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
Contact – rsanmartin@rivchristian.org
Ms. Megan M. Whitehurst – Teacher
Education – B.S. in Kinesiology / Exercise Science / English from California Baptist University; M.A. (in progress) in Educational Leadership from California Baptist University
Credentials – California Teaching Credential (in progress); CPR; First-Aid; Lifeguard; Teaching Credential from ACSI
Experience – First year at RCHS; Dance / Cheer Instructor for 8 years
Favorite Bible Verse – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Subjects Taught – English, Health, Physical Education, Dance
Contact – mwhitehurst@rivchristian.org
Mr. Adrian Martinez – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Visual Art from California Baptist University
Credentials – ACSI Teaching Certificates in Mathematics and Art
Experience – 4 years
Favorite Bible Verse – Ephesians 2:1-10
Subjects Taught – Algebra 1; Algebra CD; Geometry; Advanced Art
Contact – amartinez@rivchristian.org
Mr. Luc Jackson – Teacher
Education – B.A. in Theology from St. Stephen’s University
Credentials – ACSI Teaching Certificates
Experience – First year
Favorite Bible Verse – Luke 4
Subjects Taught – World History; U.S. History; Government / Economics; Intercultural Communication
Contact – ljackson@rivchristian.org
Ms. Ruth Brown – Curriculum Coordinator / Teacher
Education – B.A. in Biology / Physical Geography from Cal State University San Bernardino; M.A. Education from Southwestern Baptist; M.A. (in progress) in Counseling, PPS, from California Baptist University
Credentials – ACSI Lifetime Teaching Credential; ACSI School Counselor
Experience – 25 years at RCS (taught 5th grade, all Junior and Senior courses except English and Spanish)
Favorite Bible Verse – Proverbs 3:5-6
Subjects Taught – Resource; Algebra I; Forensic Science; Physics
Contact – rbrown@rivchristian.org
Mrs. Vera McIntyre- High School Secretary
Credentials – Certified medical assistant; Back-Office / Medical Transcribing
Experience – 16 years at RCS
Favorite Bible Verse – Psalm 23
Contact – vmcintyre@rivchristian.org
| Mr. | Ken | Kirkwood | kkirkwood@rivchristian.org | Admin | High School Principal |
| Mrs. | Vera | McIntyre | vmcintyre@rivchristian.org | Admin | High School Secretary |
| Mr. | Rhyen | Siemer | rsiemer@rivchristian.org | Teacher | English Teacher |
| Mr. | Vance | Nichols | vnichols@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Bible Teacher |
| Mr. | Adrian | Martinez | amartinez@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Math Teacher |
| Mrs. | Raquel | SanMartin | rsanmartin@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Spanish Teacher |
| Miss | Ruth | Brown | rbrown@rivchristian.org | Admin | Curriculum Coordinator |
| Mr. | Eric | Gunning | egunning@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Science Teacher |
| Mr. | Robert | Schwandt | rschwandt@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Math Teacher |
| Mr. | Luke | Jackson | ljackson@rivchristian.org | Teacher | History Teacher |
| Mr. | Chris | Robinson | crobinson@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Bible Teacher |
| Miss | Megan | Whitehurst | mwhitehurst@rivchristian.org | Teacher | English Teacher |
| Miss | Evelyn | Turner | eturner@rivchristian.org | Teacher | Music & Drama Teacher |