Ali Lengyel is in her third year at Bethany School and is currently serving as an instructional aide and a part of the daycare staff. She has five years of experience in education and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves developing relationships with the students and assisting them in expanding their knowledge and developing their own personal growth.

Mrs. Lengyel resides in Lakewood with her husband, Chris, and three children. She attends Dream City and enjoys crafting, reading, and hiking.

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

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…

Christina Smoot is in her sixteenth year teaching at Bethany School. She has over seventeen years of teaching experience, has earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, and holds a multiple subject teaching credential. She loves that she gets to fulfill her calling as a teacher in an environment that allows her to be open about her faith in Jesus Christ. She loves being able draw the Word of God into her daily conversations with students, staff, and parents. She is grateful for an administration that relies on the guidance of Holy Spirit and not just their own strengths.

Mrs. Smoot resides in Lakewood with her husband, Ryan and daughters, Coralyn and Raylan. She attends Arbor Road Church and enjoys walking as exercise, organizing, and going to the lake to cruise in her boat.

Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

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.

Grace Williams is in her third year at Bethany School and is currently serving as an instructional aide and a part of the day care staff. She has four years of experience in the education field and has earned early childhood education credits. She loves working with people who love God and love these kiddos as much as she does. Seeing these children everyday truly make her heart full of joy. Their smiles and laughter always make her day.

Mrs. Williams resides with her husband and attends Bethany Church. She enjoys singing, rollerblading, and visiting with family.

Philippians 1:27 (NIV) Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

Jonathan Trogman is in his second year at Bethany School and is part of the day care staff. He has a year of experience in education and is pursuing a multiple subject teaching credential. He loves fostering connections with the students. He says that working at Bethany inspired him to pursue a career in elementary teaching.

Mr. Jonny resides in Lakewood with his wife and attends Bethany Church. He enjoys photography, weightlifting, and jiu jitsu.

Psalm 59:16 (NIV) But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

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.

Lyn Durst is in her sixth year of volunteering at Bethany School. She helps out with our lunch program and Thursday snack sale. She loves all the kids and watching them grow up. Mrs. Lyn resides in Long Beach and has a daughter, son, and five grandchildren.

She attends Bethany Church and enjoys doing puzzles, sewing, and watching baseball, football and hockey games.

Philippians 4:13 (NIV) I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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.

Michelle Veazey is in her seventh year at Bethany School and is currently our B.E.S.T. Director. She has over thirty-one years of experience in the field of education and has worked in early education for twenty years as a preschool teacher and preschool director. She has earned early education credits and holds a Bachelor of Arts as well as a Master of Arts. She loves working in a faith-filled environment with staff that love the Lord, have a passion to help students be the best they can, work hard, and are fun to work with at Bethany.

Mrs. Veazey resides in Lakewood with her husband, Peter, and children Shawn, Brett, and Brooke. She attends Bethany Church, and enjoys working out, going to the movies, and reading.

Philippians 4:13 (NIV) I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Mika Storey is in her second year at Bethany School and is currently serving students as a Speech Language Pathologist. She has over eleven years of experience in education, has earned a BS from Cal State Fullerton and a MS from Nova Southeastern University. She is licensed by the state of California and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She loves the collaboration between teachers and support personnel and the ability to support the WHOLE child.

Mrs. Storey resides in Long Beach with her husband, Richard, and two young sons, Nixon and Clyde. She enjoys going to the bay, listening to podcasts, and finding good coffee spots.

I Corinthians 9:26-27 (NIV) Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.

Nilda Corwin is in her eleventh year at Bethany School and is currently an instructional aide and a part of the day care staff. She has over eleven years of experience in this field. She loves that Bethany is a loving, hardworking and trustworthy environment where she believes that you are treated like a family. 

Mrs. Corwin resides in Long Beach with her husband, Steve, and has a daughter, Kami. She attends Cornerstone Church, and enjoys reading and hiking as well as arts and crafts.

Isaiah 41:9 (NIV)  I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.

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.

Stan Picas is in his sixth year at Bethany School and is currently serving as an instructional aide and is part of the day care staff. He has eight years of experience in the field and loves being able to share the love of Christ with the kids and see the great education they are getting.

Mr. Picas resides in Long Beach with his wife, Marlene, and together they have one child. He attends Calvary Chapel Signal Hill and enjoys going to the gym, paddle boarding, and action figure collecting.

Romans 12:10 (NIV) Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.

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.’