Committee

We have been attending Calvary Chapel Vista since 1993, and are currently serving in the Men's and W omen's ministries. Ron is a graduate of Biola College with his BA is Christian Education. He is a mobile auto mechanic and has had his own business for the past twenty-two years. Jacque, a graduate of Cal State Long Beach, with her BA in Home Economics, has been a stay-at-home Mom and is currently doing part-time tutoring along with homemaking and grandparenting with Ron. Our daughter Amy, a graduate of SDSU is married and teaches music and accompanies the choir at CCS. Sara, a mom of two, has her LVN and will begin homeschooling Kindergarten this year. Andrew is a full time student majoring in Journalism, on scholarships at Biola Univeristy.

We began teaching at home in the mid-eighties at the very cusp of the homeschooling movement. At that time, curriculum was hard to come by and we knew only a couple of other families who were teaching their children at home. We were the only family in our church doing so. We filed our own private school affidavit and called ourselves, “Narnia Christian Family School.” Amy and Sara learned their 3Rs at home and those early years have borne much fruit in their lives and we believe they had a definite advantage because of them. Our son, Andrew, came along later, and we homeschooled him through the CCS Independent Study Program all the way through high school. He graduated at the age of 16.

We believe that homeschooling is one of the best things we could have done for our children and we are so thankful that the Lord not only called, but also equipped us for it. Now our passion is to offer help and encouragement to other parents who feel God calling them to do the same.

It is our hope that this would be an encouragement to you in considering the Calvary Chapel School –PSP (CCS-PSP). Sonia and I have been married for 22 years and have been blessed to be a part of the PSP for the past 12 years. Sonia is a stay-at-home mom who spends lots of time with our kids. I work for the Oceanside Fire Department and on my off time I get to coach Calvary Varsity Baseball.

Our first son, Alex was born in 1991 and neither of us even considered homeschooling at that time. Just before his second birthday, the Lord blessed us with an 11 year old daughter named Valentine. This was unexpected and a tremendous learning curve for both of us; raising a two year old and now responsible for an 11 year old child. We knew the Lord was with us. When Alex turned 5, we enrolled him in Calvary Christian School and had a wonderful experience with the Kindergarten teacher. Our youngest, Sam, was 2 years old and trying to mimic everything his older siblings were doing. At this time the Lord was stirring both our hearts about homeschooling, and the next thing we knew, Alex was at home with Sonia and learning more than ever before.

Our hearts for homeschooling are to give our children a firm foundation in the Lord Jesus Christ, and a solid education. We spent several hours and days praying about keeping our kids at home, and were discouraged by some, and encouraged by others. I am so thankful that my wife was faithful to what the Lord desired in our kids lives. We love family time, and have never looked back nor considered doing it differently.

Our oldest daughter, Valentine, age 29, recently got married to a wonderful young man who loves her dearly. Alex, our 19 year old graduated last year, and is attending Palomar College. Sam, 16 is a Junior, and is currently enjoying all that our PSP has to offer.

Through the CCS-PSP, we have had the opportunity to have the best of both worlds. We can educate our children at home, and still have the ability to participate in school activities including; drama, choir, Jr. High sports, High School CIF sports, ASB events, school banquets, formal graduation ceremony, mission trips and the choice to take High school courses at Calvary Christian School.

We look forward to serving you and your family as a member of the PSP Advisory Committee.

Though a San Diego native, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to have lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe, Central America, the Middle East and the United States. I lived in Spain during the late 1980’s, and studied Business Management at the University of Maryland: European Division. I proudly served in the USAF for 10 years, and am not only a Gulf War Veteran, but also a recipient of the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

My son, Devon and I have attended Calvary Chapel Vista and North Coast Church since 2006. I had a heart for homeschooling even before Devon was born, and in the winter of 2006, the Lord provided a career that allowed me to work full-time and homeschool Devon. We’ve homeschooled through CCS-PSP since 2007.

As a single Mom, who homeschools and works full-time, I’d like to encourage any family with a call from the Lord to step out in faith and give your children the benefit of a Christian home education. The Lord has provided for us every step of the way and He will do the same for your family!

23 years ago Chris was invited to Calvary Chapel Vista, and shortly after, accepted the Lord as his Savior. A few months later, Chris met Shelly and invited her to Calvary Chapel Vista. After attending for a few weeks, Shelly also received the Lord as her Savior. Throughout the years, Chris and Shelly have been involved in various ministries; children’s, jail, usher, sound, and homeschool ministries.

Chris and Shelly have 3 children, 21, 18, and 14, and 3 grandchildren. Their oldest daughter attended Calvary Christian School in Kindergarten. God was stirring their hearts to homeschool and they began with 1st grade. They now have been homeschooling for the past 16 years, graduating 2 of their children through CCS-PSP.

After a few years of being in CCS-PSP, Shelly began setting up field trips for the group and Chris began leading the Presidential Physical Fitness practice and testing for the kids in the group. In 1999, Chris and Shelly began serving as the Director’s of CCS-PSP. They have enjoyed getting to know so many families within the group, participating in field trips, and other activities with their new found friends. After serving in this ministry for 11 years, they have felt the Lord calling them to step down as Directors. God has called them to serve on the Advisory Committee to offer any help they can to the new Administrator and the PSP members.

I am a 5th generation San Diegan, a graduate of Point Loma High School with many college credits in mathematics, computer programming, accounting, French and even woodworking. Prior to marriage, I worked in San Diego and La Jolla, in market research and advertising. I have also worked with, and directed ACE International, a French student exchange program, for the past 14 years providing Christian host families to visiting French kids.

Fred, my husband of 39 years, graduated from Carlsbad High School, has a B.S. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University, and a Masters in Religious Studies from Southern California Bible College and Seminary. He served as Chaplain and Chaplain Coordinator for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for 10 years. He is now semi-retired and works as a private consultant regarding land issues to support our ministry activities. Although he is not technically on the Advisory Committee, most of what we do is together. We have fellowshipped at Calvary Chapel Vista for 22 years. He is my prayer partner, encourager and homeschool supporter and I work beside him at home and around the world with Gaius Missionary Services. We are also blessed to participate in the homeschool education of many of our grandchildren. We have three married children.

Fred Jr. is a General Contractor, has five children, lives in San Marcos with his wife, and fellowships at The Movement.

Anna, whose high school pastor was Rob Salvato, lives in Fallbrook with her husband, Garrett, "The Inspector". They homeschool their four children and fellowship at Rainbow Community Church. Their oldest son will graduate next school year from CCS-PSP, belongs to Civil Air Patrol at Camp Pendleton and is pursuing the Air Force Academy. The next oldest high school son is pursuing music under the instruction of a Calvary Christian School graduate and worship leader.

Alexandria lives in Okinawa with her Marine Corps husband and four children fellowshipping at Calvary Chapel Okinawa. A graduate of Calvary Christian School through the homeschool program, she spent a semester at Christian Heritage College on a music scholarship prior to her marriage. She homeschools her children through CCS-PSP.

We homeschooled our youngest daughter for 9 years through CCS-ISP (now CCS-PSP). In her senior year the high school program was dropped due to lack of leadership. She was allowed to continue homeschooling through Calvary Christian School and graduated with them in 2002. The following school year the Lord put it on my heart to step up and re-establish the high school homeschool program, to accommodate the requests of graduating 8th graders and high schoolers in our fellowship. So I began praying, and working with Ron and Cindy Barger and Chris and Shelly Meier, to reconstruct the program, justify homeschool students to receive a Calvary Christian School diploma and to qualify homeschoolers to play CIF sports.

Many changes have taken place, as with God’s guidance and direction we have been able to establish an excellent, highly accountable homeschool high school program with integrity and good reputation, which is closely affiliated and governed by Calvary Christian School (CCS). Recipients of a CCS-PSP diploma can be assured that they have met the same graduation requirements as CCS, and can qualify for CIF sports. I think the biggest blessing of all is the newly formed Advisory Committee, which will be directing the CCS-PSP under the government of the CCS school board. God has clearly put together a group of godly men and women who seek His will, and have hearts to serve the homeschool community.

We look forward to serving your homeschool needs this coming school year, and I look forward to working with the high school families to help prepare your young men and women for their future goals, as God directs.