Ms. Awad is teaching fifth grade at Riverside Preparatory this year. She obtained a Bachelor's of Liberal Studies and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from California State University San Bernardino. Ms. Awad has been a substitute teacher for the past two years and now is excited to have a classroom she can call her own! She is looking forward to a spectacular year and seeing all her students reach their full potential.

Mr. Steven Barkdoll is currently teaching fourth grade at Riverside Prep. He previously taught English in the Republic of Macedonia for the Peace Corps.  After his service in the Peace Corps he worked as a private English teacher in Barcelona,Spain. He enjoyed working with primary grade students teaching them English through debates,music,book clubs and hands on projects. He received his Bachelor of Psychology at California State University of San Bernardino. At CSUSB he also developed an interest in childhood development working at an inner city high school in San Bernardino County as an RSP Instructional aid. Since graduating from CSUSB,Mr. Barkdoll has attended and received his multiple subject teaching credential from the University of Redlands. He is currently working towards his Masters in Education from the University of Redlands. This is his first time teaching at Riverside Prep and is excited for the amazing year to come! In his spare time he enjoys playing the guitar,mountain climbing and traveling the world.

After having substitute taught K-12 at Riverside Preparatory School for over two years,I am thrilled and honored to teach 2nd Grade for the 2010-2011 calendar school year. Through substitute teaching in the various grades,I have seen the embroidering of high standards and excellence in academia that Riverside Prep achieves through project-based teaching,and the community spirit of the school that envelops the students,and staff. I graduated from Salem State College,Salem,Massachusetts,with a B.A. in English Literature,and a minor in Art. My final semester at Salem State College was spent in Caen,France,fulfilling the academic foreign language requirements for graduation,and fueling my passion to travel. This drive to travel brought me to Southern California where I met and married my loving husband,Kevin,over twenty years ago. We have hosted two,year-long,foreign exchange students,Stephen from Germany,and Suzanna from Finland and raised a sibling set of foster children,of which,Tasia,age 21,still lives with us and attends V.V.C. Also under our roof are three dogs,and three cats! Currently,I am attending Brandman,formally Chapman,University concluding my duel credentialing in teaching multiple subject and special education. Hobbies,interests,and activities include:reading (local Book Club member),entertaining,cooking,camping,traveling,and recently,an addiction to Sudoku puzzles has trumped my enjoyment of crossword puzzles.

Ms. Coulter is excited to be returning to third grade this year at Riverside Preparatory.  Ms. Coulter has wanted to be a teacher since she was in fourth grade and loves every minute of teaching. Ms. Coulter has taught third and second grades at Riverside Prep and has taught both second and fifth grades in other districts. Ms. Coulter received her Bachelors in psychology and teaching credential from the University of Redlands. She enjoys doing Crossfit workouts and spending time with her family,friends,and her Himalayan cat named CoCo.

This is Mrs.Gonzalez’s first year at Riverside Prep, she is excited to be teaching Kindergarten and creating an early appetite for learning. She had experience teaching Kindergarten, Fourth, and Fifth grade for the Victor Elementary School District. Mrs.Gonzalez received her B.A. degree in Liberal Studies though Cal State San Bernardino. She received her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential through University of Redlands. In her free time, she enjoys going to Church, spending time with her husband, family, friends, reading, and watching movies.

This is Mrs. Hancock's second year teaching 3rd grade at Riverside Prep.  She received her Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science from Cal Poly and continued her education there for her Multiple Subject and Single Subject credentials. She has received her Masters in Education. Mrs. Hancock lives down the hill with her husband and two boys. In her spare time she likes hanging out with her family,shopping,and reading.

Mrs. Anna Hill is currently teaching Kindergarten at Riverside Preparatory and is in her 7th year with the Oro Grande School District. She earned her Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences from Chapman University followed by her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She joined the Oro Grande School District in 2003 teaching first grade and after a one-year break, she returned to Oro Grande to teach Kindergarten.  She has discovered that Kindergarten is her true calling.  Anna believes that every day is a fresh new day that is full of opportunity for every student to learn.

This is Mrs. James’ first year as a full time teacher.  She is currently teaching kindergarten for Riverside Prep.  She was fortunate to be able to substitute at Riverside Prep for the last three years, and is so excited to have her own class this year.  She received her B.A. from Cal State San Bernardino in 2004.   She has three wonderful children and enjoys spending as much time with them that she can.  She is very busy finishing her teaching credential from Cal State Teach.  She is excited to keep learning and growing as a teacher.

Mrs. Patrice Jones has been an educator for the past 12 years.  Her first career was as an elementary school librarian before becoming an elementary teacher.  She is excited to be a part of Riverside Preparatory School. Mrs. Jones received her B.A. degree in Social Science with a Concentration in Education from Ashford University.  She is currently working on her Masters in Education through National University.  In her free time she likes being with family, friends, going church, reading, attending concerts, riding roller coasters, and so much more!

Mrs. King is teaching 5th grade this year.  She received her Bachelor's degree from California State University San Bernardino.  She enjoys coming to work each day and helping her students learn through project based learning.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her little baby girl and husband.

Kristi Larrison is excited to be teaching first grade for the first time here at Riverside Prep. She earned a B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University, Northridge in 2007. That same year she got married and moved up to the High Desert, where she began substitute teaching and enrolled in a credential program at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her multiple-subject teaching credential in 2008, just one month before giving birth to her daughter, Elle. In 2009, she graduated from APU with a Masters Degree in Education. When she is not spending time with her family, friends or her first-graders at RP, she enjoys reading, shopping, knitting and painting.

Mr. Miles got his Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University and received his Masters of Education with an emphasis in Young Adolescent Development this past spring from Walden University. He has taught school for eight years, seven of those being in the fifth grade. Mr. Miles enjoys football, fishing, drawing, basketball, and spending time with his family.

Mrs. Rasmussen is teaching third grade at Riverside Prep.  She earned her Bachelors Degree from University of LaVerne, attended University of Redlands and earned her multiple-subject teaching credential.  She graduated from Pioneer University with her Masters in Education.  When Mrs. Rasmussen isn’t teaching she enjoys playing with her grandchildren, working with the youth in her church, scrapbooking, with friends, and burning calories at the gym.

Ms. TJ Rodriguez teaches 5th grade at Riverside Prep. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a minor in Child Development at California State University of Fullerton. She later received a teacher's credential and Masters of Education at Azusa Pacific University. She has taught for ten years in Early Childhood Education and ten years in Elementary. She spent the last five years teaching in China at an International School. In her free time, she spends time working with children in Mexico, as well as spending time with her family.

Ms. Romo is a 5th grade teacher at Riverside Prep.  She graduated from Cal State University,San Bernardino,with a B.A. in Liberal Studies.  She also received her Bilingual Cross Cultural Academic Development (BCLAD) Credential,and is currently attending the Master's program for Cross Cultural Bi-Literacy at the same university.  She is excited about her first year at Riverside Prep and looks forward to learning and having fun with her students.

This is Mrs. Russell's second year teaching kindergarten at Riverside Prep. She is very excited to be back in Kinderland! Mrs. Russell completed her undergraduate studies at Cal State San Bernardino and her credential and master's programs at Azusa Pacific University. She has previously taught sixth grade and high school Spanish in the Fontana Unified School District. So far, kinder (AND RIVERSIDE PREP) have been her favorite teaching experiences! GO "WEE" SILVER KNIGHTS!!!

Ms. Tilden teaches fourth grade at Riverside Prep.  She received her Bachelor's Degree in Art History at the University of California, Riverside. Ms. Tilden also earned her Multiple Subject Credential and a Masters Degree in Education from the same university. This is her second year at Riverside Prep, but last year she taught sixth grade. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and practicing cake decorating.

Mrs. Ward is very excited to be teaching at Riverside Prep. As a kindergarten teacher she looks forward to sharing a love for learning with her students. Mrs. Ward went to California State University San Bernardino where she received her Bachelors in Liberal Arts and her Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. In her free time, Mrs. Ward likes to spend her time relaxing with family, reading and watching movies.