Preschool Staff
Lisa Shelton
Title/class: Advanced Pre-K Teacher
Certificates: Master Teacher in Early Childhood Education; CPR
Experience: 26 years at RCPS
Education: Early Childhood Studies at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 55:8,9
Karen Elledge
Title/class: Middle 4’s Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education, B.A. from California Baptist University
Certificates: CPR; First Aid
Experience:15 years of Preschool teaching;
Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Chris Smith
Title/class: Younger 4’s Teacher
Certificates: Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher & 12 Core Units, ACSI
Experience: 4 years at RCPS
Education: Business school; Child development at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 1:7-8
Kristy Vega
Title/class: Preschool Teacher/ Afternoon Enrichment
Certificates: Pediatric CPR; First Aid; Food handler’s; Early Childhood Education
Experience: 10 years at RCS daycare and Preschool
Education: Early Childhood Studies at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16
Trina Contreras
Title/class: Younger 4’s Teacher
Certificates: ACSI Early Childhood Workshops
Experience: 9 years at RCPS
Education: Early Childhood at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
Jessica Russell
Title/class: Secretary
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in General Human Sciences
Certificates: Food Handler’s
Experience: 8 years teaching ballet to children; 7 years teaching 1st grade Sunday School; 2nd year at RCPS
Education: B.A. from Florida State University A.A from Tallahassee Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Numbers 23:19
Janette Lopez-Walker
Title/class: Assistant Director/ Teacher
Degree: A.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences with Distinction
Certificates: CA. Master Teachers Credential, Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher & 12 Core Units, CPR, Certificate of Christian Ministry
Experience: 23 years Teaching Preschool
Education: Riverside Community College, INSTE Bible College
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Enda Morris
Title/class: Middle 3’s Teacher
Certificates: Associate Teacher ECE; CPR
Experience: 28 years in Early Education
Education: Riverside Community College and Fullerton City College
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 116:1,2
Megan Sulak
Title/class: Preschool Teacher
Experience: 6 years in Early Education
Education: Early childhood Education at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 31:30
Alicia Jorns
Title/class: Middle 4’s Teacher
Certificates: ACSI; Professional Growth
Experience: Kindergarten Aide for 5 years, Preschool teacher for 5 years, 20 years working in school.
Education: Early Childhood studies and Professional Growth at Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 119:11
Sonia Romero
Title/class: Advanced Pre-K Teacher
Certificates: Child Development Associate Teacher, ACSI, Care Courses
Experience: 15 years teaching
Education: Early Childhood Studies At Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 100
Rebecca Gaytan
Title/class: Older 3’s
Certificates: Associate Teacher permit
Experience: 9 years at public school; 6 years at RCPS
Education: Early Childhood Studies At Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12-13
Latish Mudrick
Title/class: Older 3’s
Certificates: Teacher Certificate
Experience: 13 years at a Christian school; 5 years at RCPS
Education: Early Childhood Studies at Santa Monica College, El Camino College, and Riverside Community College
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13
Malisa Arebalo
Title/class: Older 4’s
Certificates: CPR; First Aid
Experience: 9 years of teaching preschool
Education: Early Childhood Studies At East Los Angeles College
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:3
Marisa Ramirez
Title/class: Afternoon Enrichment Preschool Teacher
Certificates: CPR and First Aid
Experience: 3 years Daycare, 3 years teaching Preschool
Education: Early Childhood Studies at Riverside Community College, Cross Cultural Ministries at Vanguard University, Social work at Cal State Los Angeles, East Los Angeles College
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 19:14
Tasha Peterson
Title/class: Older 4’s
Degree: Completing Bachelor’s Degree
Experience: 7th year at RCPS
Education: California Baptist University
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalms 23