Michael and Marion have been happily married since 1997, and have two boys. They are both fully credentialed teachers; Marion with a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, 18 years teaching experience in an elementary setting, and over 10 years coaching dance/cheer at the high school and elementary school level; and Michael with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology and 25 years teaching and coaching experience at the Junior High School/High School level.
Yolanda has been working in the educational field for over 15 years wearing many different hats. She has been a bilingual aid, a permanent substitute teacher, a school librarian, and earned a masters degree in teaching. She also is a parent whose children attended Promenade Elementary where she was actively involved as a substitute teacher,
PTA officer and school and classroom volunteer. As a director and childcare provider for World Academy, she continues to be actively involved with the school through the World Academy students. She has an ongoing relationship with the teachers and staff offering a unique connection between parents and the school.
Amber is a busy wife and mother of three children; two boys and a girl. All three of her children are very involved in sports. Both her boys play baseball and her daughter plays softball. She currently has an Associate’s Degree in the Arts and has a year left of school before she receives her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She would like to possibly continue her education and obtain a Special Education Degree. She has been working with World Academy for three years. She was previously employed by Alvord Unified School District as a Campus Supervisor. She loves working with children of all ages and couldn’t imagine herself doing anything else. She can honestly say the most fun part of her job, other than seeing the kids’ faces every day, is hearing their daily silly stories!
Debbie is happily married and a mother of four beautiful children. She currently has two jobs. She works for Alvord U.S.D. as a Food Service Worker and for World Academy as an Assistant. She is on her 8th year with both jobs and looks forward to many more to come. While she’s had other jobs in the past, there’s nothing she would rather do now than work with kids. She thinks they are awesome!
Allison is currently a student at Riverside Community College. She hopes to one day become either an elementary school teacher or a speech therapist. Allison enjoys working with children because they’re so energetic and fun to be around.
Veronica is in her second year at Riverside Community College. She is working towards becoming a high school math teacher and possible dance coach with a BS in mathematics, a dance minor, and a teaching credential. She hopes to positively influence the kids with whom she works, much like the many amazing and influential women she has been so lucky to come across. She hopes to be a role model and example for children.
Tara is looking at going back to school to become a youth counselor. She has five siblings. She loves baseball and helps coach her youngest sister’s softball team. She absolutely loves kids and putting smiles on their faces.
Marissa Valenzuela is currently attending college in hopes of becoming a special education teacher. She has been working for Alvord Unified School District as a Special Education Assistant for almost 4 years and previously worked for Riverside County Office of Education as a deaf and hard of hearing instructional assistant. Marissa has now become part of the World Academy family to continue her commitment to improving the lives of children. Marissa has a true passion for working with children and hopes to always be a positive influence in their lives.
Brant Springstead feels it is a privilege to not only be the librarian at Promenade Elementary School, but to also be a member of the World Academy team. He appreciates watching the children grow and learn every day. Being a child at heart, he enjoys the extra time with the students that allows him to experience the fun and silly side of the great kids in the program, as well as the students seeing “Mr. B’s” goofy side. Brant comes from a construction background, however, he has decided to jump into this new adventure. As you will see…he enjoys it every day!
I have been married to my wonderful husband, DeWayne, for 36 years. We have lived in Corona for 27 years. We moved here from Anaheim when our son was 1 and daughter was 6 1/2. years old. They went to Promenade Elementary where I volunteered on the PTA as President, Parliamentarian, and membership coordinator. I was also room mom for each of my children’s classes for 11 years, and was known as the “Super Friday” mom at Promenade for years. My daughter is married and is a history teacher at Roosevelt High School in Eastvale. She has blessed us with two grandsons and another grandson is on the way. My son is single and is a commercial pilot for Delta Connection (Compass Airlines).
I retired from Riverside Unified School District as an Assistant Principal’s Secretary in 2014 and spent quality time with my sister before she passed away from cancer in 2016. Previously, I was a stay-at-home mom, caregiver for my elderly mom, a special ed assistant at Wells Intermediate, medical secretary, and worked in the beverage industry as a secretary. I earned my Associates degree in 2003 from Riverside Community College.
Currently, I do doggie daycare from my home and started working at World Academy in August. I love children and enjoy working with your children and the staff at World Academy very much. My hobbies are gardening, aquafit, traveling, camping, and crafting.
I am happily married to Denise. In my spare time, I love to umpire Little League Baseball and Travel Ball tournaments. I work as a Special Education assistant at La Sierra High School. I love working with kids because I want to make a difference in their lives.
My name is Tyler, and I currently attend Cal State Fullerton. I am studying to become a history teacher at either the middle or high school level. I discovered that I wanted to teach following the time I spent in my mother’s kindergarten classroom!
Emily is in her 3rd year at RCC majoring in liberal studies and hopes to eventually become an elementary school teacher. She loves music and the arts, and working with kids has always been something she’s wanted to do. She feels incredibly lucky to be able to watch the students at World Academy learn and grow.