Our Team

School Team


Dotty Carter, School Principal

Phone ext. 203 • dotty@faithsandiego.org

Dotty begins her 35th year at Faith. This will be her 10th as principal. She enjoys talking and praying with Faith students and their parents. Her interests include spending time with friends and family, movies, traveling, and reading. Dotty especially enjoys being 'Oma' to her nine grandchildren. She is involved in several activities at Faith Community Church. Dotty is looking forward to a year of trusting God and watching the amazing plans He has for Faith. She knows God takes a special interest in Faith Community Christian School because it is, and always has been, His school.

Mrs. Allison Rowe, KINDERGARTEN TEACHER

Phone ext. 227 • allison@faithsandiego.org

This is Mrs. Rowe's third year at Faith Community Christian School. She feels blessed to be able to combine her two greatest passions: God and teaching. She looks forward to watching her students blossom spiritually, academically, and socially this year in Kindergarten. She enjoys reading, going to the movies, traveling, and spending as much time as she can with her family and friends. Although they are both San Diego natives, she enjoys exploring San Diego with her husband, Nick.

Ms. Kristin Best, FIRST GRADE TEACHER

Phone ext. 225 • kristin@faithsandiego.org

This is Kristin's 10th year at Faith. She has taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades here. She feels blessed to have been at Faith for as long as she has and loves seeing her students grow spiritually and academically. Her interests include oceans, reading, traveling, music, and game and movie nights with friends.

Mrs. Natalie Moiseve, SECOND GRADE TEACHER

Phone ext. 224 • natalie@faithsandiego.org

This is Natalie's first year teaching at Faith Community. She looks forward to serving God in this position and building meaningful relationships with the students. Some of her other passions include gardening, camping, art, and spending time with her husband, Lee, and dog, Lexie. Natalie has a positive outlook for this year as she prepares to embark on this wonderful learning journey with her students.

Mrs. Jennifer Kellogg, THIRD GRADE TEACHER

Phone ext. 226 • jen@faithsandiego.org

This is Jen Kellogg's 1st year teaching at Faith Community. She is excited to be a part of the Faith family and looks forward to building strong relationships with her students, their families, and her fellow staff members. Jen knows that God has led her to Faith and has blessed her with this position. Mrs. Kellogg is dedicated to helping her students grow academically, spiritually, and socially. She enjoys spending time with her husband Matt and with her family and friends. Mrs. Kellogg enjoys photography, reading, baking, and outdoor activities.

Mrs. Julie Johnson, FOURTH GRADE TEACHER

Phone ext. 222 • julie@faithsandiego.org

This is Mrs. Johnson's fourth year teaching at Faith Community. She is very excited to continue her time here at Faith with the fourth grade class. Mrs. Johnson loves investing in her students and is looking forward to watching them grow both academically and spiritually. Her interests include spending time with her husband Jared, her family and friends, gardening, traveling, and volunteering with junior high students.

Jana LaFave, FIFTH/SIXTH GRADE TEACHER

Phone ext. 223 • jana@faithsandiego.org

Jana is very excited to begin her first year at Faith Community. Jana loves to guide students to discover the knowledge that God has for them. Although this will be her first year teaching at Faith, she has been involved with the school for many years. Her four children, ages 10-18, have attended Faith, and she has spent time at the school both as a volunteer and as a substitute teacher. Jana enjoys hiking, camping, scrapbooking, and studying God’s Word. She has been married for 22 years to her wonderful husband, Bob, and God has blessed them with a son and three daughters.

Ms. Arlette Ortiz, KINDERGARTEN AIDE

This is my first year at Faith Community Christian School. It is a blessing and a pleasure to work with people who share the same passion for God and children's education. I enjoy playing my guitar and singing, playing soccer and coaching sports. I am also a counselor in youth at Ocean View Church and I lead worship in "Pipeline" youth ages 6th,7th and 8th grade.

Mrs. Judith Schacht, INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT

Phone ext. 220 • judith@faithsandiego.org

Judith Schacht Judith will begin her 15th year at Faith. She is passionate about mentoring and studying God’s Word through Precept Bible Studies. She has recently become a Community Chaplain. Judith also enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband, Perry, just celebrated 30 years of marriage! Their oldest son, Patrick, is in the final year of his PhD program and his wife, Karen, is teaching high school Biology. Their youngest son, Mitch, has just finished his Master’s program and will be marrying, Kaelin, on August 28th. Judith loves being at Faith, enjoying all of “her kids” as well as their families.

Mrs. Kim Gibbons, PE COACH/DAYCARE SUPERVISOR

Although Kim has not taught at Faith before, she has been an encouraging, supportive Faith parent for many years. Kim and her husband, Andy have four sons, Eli and Ethan who have attended Faith in the past and Eavan and Elliot who are still Faith students. Kim graduated from Mid America Nazarene University with a major in Athletic Training. After being stationed in Japan for 3 years, Andy, Kim and their sons returned to Faith just before the Tsunami hit last year. She enjoys working with children of all ages and is eager to implement an exciting P.E. program this year. Her interests include her kids, family, friends and sports.

Mrs. Kaitlin Flemming, DAYCARE AIDE

This is my first year at Faith Community Christian School and I am excited to see what God has in store for me here. I am a student at Azusa Pacific University and I hope to attain a teaching credential within the next few years. I like children of all ages and love seeing where God is at in their lives. I enjoy reading, painting, and going to Disneyland with my wonderful husband.