Linda Vista Adventist
Elementary School
Our Team
Kindergarten
5-8 Bible & Math
NJHS Advisor
Lois DeWitt
Mrs. DeWitt teaches kindergarten in the morning and middle school science and Bible in the afternoon.
Mrs. DeWitt has been teaching for 25 years. After receiving her degree from the University of Guam, she has taught multiple grade levels from kindergarten to 8th grade in both the public and private sectors. Her personality, experience, and skills are well-suited for helping children to joyfully discover more about Christ, their world, each other, and themselves in a deeply encouraging and caring manner.
Spanish Immersion
Sandra Haynes
Mrs. Haynes teaches the Spanish immersion portion of our kindergarten program.
She was raised in San Jose, Costa Rica, and lives in Moorpark with her husband, two sons, and their dog Ranger. Working with children for the past 10 years has been a very joyful and rewarding journey in Mrs. Haynes' life, and it is her passion as a Christian educator to teach children in a loving, caring, and respectful environment where they can feel accepted and loved the same way Jesus, our savior, loves us. She is full of energy and joy as she finds ways creative ways to make language learning fun.
1st/2nd Grades
Renee Aguilar
Mrs. Aguilar was born and raised in Oxnard, California and grew up just down the street from Linda Adventist Elementary School. She attended Newbury Park Adventist Academy, and then received her teaching credentials from California Lutheran University. She has been teaching at LVAES since 2004. She loves the outdoors and enjoy camping, hiking and skiing.
7th/8th Homeroom
Math & STEAM Lab
Principal
Heidi Pennock
principal@lvaes.org
Mrs. Pennock was part of the Linda Vista family for many years before joining our teaching team as a teacher. Now she has stepped up into the role of principal and 7th and 8th grade homeroom. She loves to bring learning alive through fun and creative hands-on activities and has a passion for guiding children in developing a personal walk with Jesus. An excellent robotics coach, she was named the North American Division Robotics Coach of the Year is 2022. She lives in Camarillo with her husband and three children.
Music Department
Advanced Band
Beginners Band
One Voice
Will DeWitt
wdewitt@lvaes.org
Mr. DeWitt brings experience and passion to the band students he works with. His student ensembles have travelled the globe. From the Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall to Westminster Abbey and beyond, performances at two Olympic Games and international music festivals have earned glowing reviews and numerous awards.
Among the hallmarks of his teaching are an emphasis on music literacy and ensemble unity. With an M.A. in Music Education (Rutgers), Mr DeWitt engages LVAES students in the joy of learning and acquiring musical skill for the purpose of paying it forward.
Kindergarten
Teachers' Aide
Dulce Zavala
dzavala@lvaes.org
Ms. Dulce is an alumnus of Linda Vista. She is a Ventura County native and strongly believes in Adventist education. She gained her bachelor's in dental hygiene from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Both of her children assist LVAES. She greatly enjoys giving back to her alma mater. When she is not working on our social media she loves to go to Disneyland with her family and enjoys long walks.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Teachers' Aide
Lilly Tryer
ltryer@lvaes.org
Miss Lilly was born and raised in California and attended Linda Vista Adventist Elementary school as well as Newbury Park Adventist Academy. She has worked at Linda Vista for over 23 years. She loves music and reading.
Registrar
After School Care
Lisa Andrade
landrade@lvaes.org
Mrs. Andrade was born in Ventura, California and has lived in Santa Paula, California since the age of 14. She attended Ventura College where she earned a Certificate in Child Development and Clerical. She has two children that both attended Linda Vista and have graduated from Adventist universities. She has worked at Linda Vista for over 10 years and is very appreciative to be working at this wonderful school. When not at Linda Vista, she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking.
Bookkeeper
Erin Adams
eadams@lvaes.org
Ms. Erin rocks! She helps with bookkeeping and the office. She has two children, and both attend LVAES! When she is not working she loves to spend time with her family and at the beach. Ms. Erin is a master diver!
