Faculty
Elementary Faculty
Kindergarten: Karen Pinch, Barbara Donselman, Patty Abbott
First Grade: Lela Wright, Mary Foster
Second Grade: Michelle Hauck, Lorri Thomas, Lana Cotton
Third Grade: Erin DeRusha, Linda Cadd
Fourth Grade: Jaycee Dunn, Susan Erdmann
Fifth Grade: Robin Roberts, Jamie Reynolds
Middle School Faculty
Daniel Bolechowski: Bible 7, Bible 8, Algebra 1/2
Shelly Britton: Computers, Yearbook
Wendy Gorham: Home Economics
Lisa Gray: Algebra 1, History 7, Math 87
Kelly Gill: PE 7, PE 8
Education: BA French UCLA, BA Economics UCLA, Teacher Credential APU Emphasis: Physical Education, Advance Placement Certification: French Language, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor
Years of experience: 17 Years experience in Sports Training and Fitness, 6 Years Teaching Physical Education, 2 Years French I French 2
“After many years of pursuing my own passion in sports training and fitness, God called me home to serve Him at Rancho six years ago. I love watching a student discover for the first time the special gifts and talents that God had given them. Whether it be a passion for sports, an appreciation for a foreign language or culture, or a desire for higher education, I have the unique opportunity to equip and serve them in their growth.”
Sharaon Hamilton: Spanish
Chelsey Harlan: Bible 6,
Education: B.A. English Secondary Education, Biola University
I am a Biola University graduate, where I earned a BA in English Secondary Education. I am passionate about learning, and then transferring that which I’ve learned to my students. My most recent learning endeavors have been in student leadership, and I’m excited to embark in a fun new adventure this year with the ASB, as we help Rancho students and families reach out and bless others for Christ. I am so blessed to have found Rancho and be used their for God’s glory, as the school grows and develops more each year!
Mike Majewski: English 6, English 7, English 8
Marck McKay-Foundations 6, Band, Choir, Geometry
Leslee Meyer: Drama
Education:B.A. English, B.A. Theatre, Concordia University Biography: Leslee Meyers recently moved back to California after living the last two years in downtown Seattle. She graduated from Concordia University, Irvine with a B.A. in both Theatre and English, which included a study abroad opportunity studying Theatre in London. She was also extensively involved in the university’s music and theatre departments, school newspaper, and athletics. Her first teaching job after graduating college was aboard a cruise ship as an English teacher to the Dining Room crew, where she met her husband, Fabian. They married in Temecula in August of 2008.
As a teacher at Rancho Chrisitan School Leslee hopes to bring creativity, inspiration, and performance to her classroom. She wants students to open their minds to new interpretations of their own creation to theatre and writing, and to make performance a fun activity by presenting information in a variety of ways appealing to all students. She will be teaching middle school Drama and eleventh grade Writing Experience and Drama, as well as assisting in athletics and performing arts activities.
Karen Rahn: PE 6
Education: San Diego State University, B.S. Kinesiology, Teaching Credential, Azusa Pacific University, M.S. Physical Education.
My name is Karen Rahn and I am extremely blessed to have been a part of the RCS family for five years now. I teach elementary and middle school PE and I also coach girls volleyball and basketball. I absolutely LOVE teaching PE, and I thank God every day that I get to do what I do. I enjoy watching my students grow, learn new skills, have fun, and be active. I attended San Diego State University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. A year later I received my teaching credential, while teaching at an inner-city school in San Diego. In 2009, I graduated from Azusa Pacific University with my Master’s Degree in Physical Education.
Katie Rea: Art, Foundations 6
Steve Searer: History 6, History 8
Margaret Wight: Science 6, Science 7, Science 8
Education:UC San Diego, B.A. Biology with a cellular biology emphasis, minors in Photography and Psychology, Eisenhower School of Medical Techonology-Received Clinical Laboratory Scientist License after passing national and state exams, CSU San Marcos, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with supplementary credential in Biology and General Science. Advance Placement Certification:Biology.
“After years in the laboratory, God led me to pursue my teaching credential, where I could combine my passion for science and education. He then led me to the doorstep of Rancho Christian School. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to teach His children. God’s creation never ceases to amaze me and I truly enjoy watching students’ eyes as they are amazed aw well.”
High School Faculty
Lisa Gray: Algebra 1
Chelsey Harlan: English 9, English 10, Bible 9, Bible 10, Health
Michael Rea: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra 2
Steve Searer: History 9, History 10, History 11
Marck McKay: Geometry
Kelly Gill: PE 9, PE 10, PE 11, French, ASB
Shelly Britton: Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, Yearbook, Computers
Sharon Hamilton: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3
Wendy Gorham: English 11
Leslee Myers: Drama (Writing 11/Intro to Theater)