Mr. Cochran taught in Christian schools from 1986-1995, at which time he moved into adminstrative work. He has been the Administrator of YCS since October of 2000. He is an avid cyclist and leads our spring Strada Corsa Fundraising Bike Tour to raise funds to combat childhood obesity.

Mrs. Ishida began her teaching career in San Bernardino in 1987. She has taught at YCS since 2002 and is entering her first year as the elementary school principal. Mrs Ishida loves to read and spend time with her family outside of school.

Mrs. Liles’s teaching experience spans 50 years. This is her 31th year teaching kindergarten at YCS. She loves visiting with former students and seeing what God is doing in their lives. She also enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Martinez: First Grade Teacher
Education: BA Liberal Studies, Cal State University San Bernardino.
ACSI Credential - Elementary Teacher

Mrs. Martinez has been in the field of education since 2002. She taught Junior Kindergarten in our Preschool for 3 years. This will be her 2nd year teaching first grade. Among her hobbies are reading, sewing and gardening.

Miss Dahlin has been in the classroom since 2004. She has taught second and sixth grade as well as a one room school house of kids in Mexico. This will be her first year at YCS. Miss Dahlin is passionate about serving and enjoys photography, reading and the outdoors.

Mrs. Grimwood taught fourth grade her first year at YCS; she has taught third grade for the past five years. Upon completing her capstone project at APU, she will receive her MS in Education. Mrs. Grimwood enjoys travel and photography in her free time.

Mrs. Jones: Fourth Grade Teacher
Education: BA Child Development, Cal State San Bernardino
California State Multiple Subject Credential
ACSI Credential - Elementary Teacher

Mrs. Jones has experience teaching in grades K-6 as well as preschool over the past 12 years. She is passionate about children's literature and plans to pursue her master's degree in the future. This will be her 2nd year teaching fourth grade at YCS.

After over ten years in the corporate IT sector, Mr. Lorson joined YCS in 2007 as K-6 computer teacher and IT Manager, a natural melding of his computer aptitude and desire to teach. This will be his fifth year here at YCS. John enjoys biking, swimming and spending time with his family.

Mrs. Schooley’s singing experience includes the APU and Biola Chorales. She has been teaching piano for over 40 years. She is looking forward to continuing the development of the YCS music program.