Practical Parenting… In A Pandemic
About Bonnie Hayman
Bonnie has been a school counselor for over 30 years, currently working at La Mesa Arts Academy (grades 4-8). She is also a Counselor Educator, regularly mentoring graduate counseling students both by teaching University classes and supervising interns in their fieldwork. Bonnie also works with individuals and families as a Certified Life Coach with a group of private therapists. Her advocacy work has resulted in links with many community resources and collaborative projects. Her passion is empowering students and families to access their resources, discover their strengths and feel supported in their challenges. Bonnie was recently selected as the 2021 Middle School Counselor of the Year for San Diego County.
About Thea Tafoya
Hello, my name is Thea Tafoya and it has been a tremendous honor to be called an educator for the last 28 years. In that time, I have taught children ranging in age from 2 years old up to second grade, but my first love is preschool age children. That is one of the many reasons I am thankful to be back to Directing preschool, offering support to families of preschoolers, as well as guidance and coaching to preschool teachers. The field of Early Childhood education has progressed and moved to the forefront but what has stayed constant is God’s beautifully unique design for each child. Holding tightly to God’s plan has led me through a marvelous journey as an educator and parent of two magnificent grown children. My hope is to share snapshot of that journey to guide others on their path.
About Julie and Jared Johnson
Jared and Julie Johnson have been married for 11 years and have 3 beautiful kids. Julie received her undergraduate degree from PLNU in Elementary Education and has been an elementary school teacher for 14 years in San Diego. She currently teaches 4th grade at Santa Fe Christian School. Her passion is to help the next generation reach their full potential, not just academically, but in all aspects of their life. She is fun, athletic, and it's hard to catch her without a smile on her face!
Jared has his undergraduate degree from SDSU in Kinesiology. In his senior year of college, he felt a calling to become a Pastor and has now been in full time ministry at Newbreak Church for 11 years. Six of those years were spent in Student Ministry where he oversaw the High School and Jr. High ministries across all of our Newbreak Campuses. He served for four years on the Student Ministries Camp Committee for the SoCal Assembly of God Network. There he helped plan, develop, and execute Youth Camps for churches all over Southern California. He is currently the Campus Pastor at our Scripps Ranch campus and loves inspiring others to use their God given gifts to change their world.