Amy Coffey is in her tenth year at Bethany and currently works as an administrative assistant and bookkeeper. She has over fourteen years of experience in this field, has earned a BA, and holds a business software certification. She loves working with such an amazing team of leaders and educators.

Mrs. Coffey resides in Long Beach with her husband, Matt. She attends Bethany Church and enjoys swing dancing, traveling, and trying new food and recipes.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Arlene Gale is in her fifth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as our librarian. She has thirty-six years of experience teaching middle school language arts and has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and holds a single subject teaching credential. She loves the staff and students at Bethany School!

Mrs. Arlene resides in Long Beach with her husband, Brent, and has two grown children, Kirk and Katie. She enjoys reading, volunteering, and meeting new people. 

John 14:27 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you….Let not your hearts be troubled…

Deanne Hamby is in her third year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a preschool aide. She has five years of experience in an elementary after school program and is currently enrolled in continuing education courses. She loves the energy at Bethany and believes that the staff and students are wonderful.

Mrs. Deanne resides in Lakewood with her two wonderful children, Isabella & Jaxxon. She enjoys working out, cooking, and going out with family.

Psalm 46:5 (NIV) God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

Grace Oparah is in her fourteenth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a preschool aide. She has thirty years of experience in the field and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree as well as early childhood education credits. She loves the ability and freedom to teach children through God’s word, so that they can believe, achieve, and succeed.

Mrs. Oparah resides in Long Beach and has four grown children and three grandchildren. She enjoys going to the movies, visiting families, and relaxing at home. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Heather Nesbit is in her seventeenth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a TK teacher in the purple room. She has seventeen years of teaching experience and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves that as a Christian teacher at Bethany, she gets to do more than just inspire her students to love academics. She also gets to make a real and lasting impact in their hearts and lives. She strives to help them grow in character and wisdom and experience the greatest joy when Christ works directly in their hearts.

Mrs. Heather resides in Cypress with her husband and three daughters. She attends Cypress Neighborhood Church and enjoys shopping, organizing, and staying home. 

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) 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.

Kami Archuleta is in her fourth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a preschool aide. She has four years of experience in the education field and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves working at Bethany school because there are great opportunities to witness the wonderful love of Jesus onto the children. She believes our students have the encouragement to be able to pursue their creativity in the pathways they are interested in.

Mrs. Archuleta resides in Anaheim with her husband and attends Cornerstone Church. She enjoys singing, painting, and cleaning.

Psalm 119:11 (NIV) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Marissa Macias is in her first year at Bethany School and is a preschool aide. She has a year of experience in education and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves creating fun memories with the kids!

Miss Macias resides in Long Beach and attends New Life Community Church Artesia. She enjoys reading, weight training, and guitar playing.

Matthew 6:34 (NIV) Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Michelle Lam is in her second year at Bethany School and is a preschool aide. She has two years of experience in education and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves helping students learn and grow.

Ms. Lam resides in Long Beach with her husband, Paul, and son, Adrien. She enjoys traveling, cooking, cycling class, and outdoor activities.

Psalm 46:5 (NIV) God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

Natalie Robideaux is in her eighteenth year at Bethany School and is currently our preschool director and runs our kindergarten through fourth grade Spanish Clubs. She has over twenty-one years of experience and has earned Early Childhood Education Credits as well as a BS. She loves being able to serve families in our community through the ministry that is Bethany School. Bethany is a place filled with joy, love, and encouragement. Seeing students come to know Jesus at such a young age and watching them grow in their faith over the years, overcome challenges, find their own passion, and continue on their journey is so rewarding. Being a small part of the journey in their early years has been a joy to watch. 

Mrs. Robideaux resides in Long Beach with her husband and three children. She attends Cornerstone Church, and enjoys family time, gardening, and photography.

Philippians 4:6 (NIV)  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Renee’ Mmeje is in her fourth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a preschool aide. She has over eight years of experience and has earned a BA and Masters. She enjoys the loving and caring environment that she experiences as a parent with a child enrolled at Bethany, and looks forward to giving the same feeling and support she has received to the children and their parents.

Mrs. Renee’ resides in Long Beach with her husband and four children (three girls and one boy) and attends Faithful Central Bible Church in Inglewood. She enjoys Hiking, swimming, and Xtreme step aerobics.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Sheila Chubbs is in her fourteenth year at Bethany School and is currently a preschool teacher in the green room. She has over twenty-five years of experience and has earned Early Childhood Education Credits. She loves being able to talk about God everyday.

Mrs. Sheila resides in Bellflower and has three grown children. She enjoys journaling, writing, and reading.

Deuteronomy 5:29 (NIV)  Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

Tracee Kersey is in her tenth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as a preschool aide. She has over twenty-four years of experience in education and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves working at a Christian school with the kids, parents and teachers. She says they are like a family.

Mrs. Tracee resides in Long Beach with her husband, Tim, and they have two children, Aiden and Makayla. She attends Calvary Chapel Downey and enjoys eating out and hanging out with friends. 

John 14:27 (NIV) This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’