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, 26 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.
My name is Maia, and I attend Riverside Community College. I am majoring in mathematics and hoping to become a math teacher or find a career in STEM. I love working with kids and feel privileged to be doing so. Kids teach me valuable skills each and every day!
My name is Caden, and I am a fourth year college student at the University of Riverside California. I am majoring in liberal studies to become an elementary teacher. I am excited to be getting real life experience in a classroom setting while working toward my teaching credential.
Patti is the mother of two beautiful daughters. She worked as an international flight attendant for Continental Airlines for 13 years. Patti worked in a special needs school for 3 years and is now the librarian at Lake Hills Elementary School. Her love of children is what brought her to World Academy, where she hopes to make a difference.
Rosemary loves to make an impact on children’s lives to help them grow, excel, and reach their great potential. Rosemary wants to make a difference in the world through our future.
Leslie is a Lake Hills PTO Board member and classroom volunteer. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Masters degree in Cross Cultural Education. Leslie loves engaging with the Lake Hills students, staff, and administrators.
Rosa enjoys hiking, roller skating, traveling, and most of all; working with children. Rosa has been working at Lake Hills Elementary School as a campus supervisor for 4 years.