Kindergarten Instructor

Danette is passionate about teaching young children and making learning fun, hands-on, and engaging. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from SDSU and a Teaching Credential from Chapman University. For many years she taught Kindergarten through 2nd grades for the La Mesa-Spring Valley and Santee School Districts. She also had the joy of serving as a Lead Kindergarten Teacher for HCS class days.

As a former Heritage homeschool mom, she has seen firsthand the value and rewards of home base Christian education. She considers it an honor to use her combined experiences and training to now teach her favorite grade, while also encouraging other families on
their homeschooling journey.

Danette is blessed to live in beautiful Alpine with her husband/best friend Bryan. She is a proud mom of two young adult daughters, and two pampered cats. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening, crafting, and afternoon lattes.

1st/2nd Grade Instructor

This is Kasie's fourth year teaching first and second, and she has a love for this age group.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, Teaching Credential, and Master of Arts in Teaching at San Diego Christian College. 

Ever since the fourth grade, she has known that teaching is what God has in store for her life. Kasie is grateful for HCS and the ability to teach once a week while also staying home with her sweet baby boy, Patrick. 

3rd/4th Grade Instructor

Renee is homeschool mom who has a strong belief in helping young people find God’s purpose for their lives. She is passionate about parental involvement in the discovery of every child’s unique gifts. Renee has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She has experience as a 3rd grade teacher, a substitute teacher, and a homeschool mom. Her belief is that learning should be interactive, fun, and individualized.

She has 9 children and over 20 years of homeschool experience. Renee has attended and served in the same church for 28 years. Her family has especially enjoyed serving God by ministering to and sharing God’s love with active duty military members. Another favorite family activity is hiking and exploring nature together.

5th/6th Grade Insturctor

Raquel is a San Diego native who for the past five years has been teaching grades 4-6 in a Christian homeschool program.  She is passionate about leading children to understand the Truth in all subjects of instruction by placing the Lord at the center. 

Beginning her seventh year homeschooling her three sons, she delights in being humbled and strengthened through this journey.  Motherhood and homeschooling remain her greatest callings. 

With compassion and enthusiasm, she loves serving others. She is a volunteer soccer coach for AYSO,  organizes Tijuana ministry outreaches, and serves on her church’s praise and worship team.  Along with her family, she enjoys road trips around the United States where they experience hands-on learning and gratitude for God‘s creation. 

Raquel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from San Diego State University and a Master’s Degree from Ashford University.