Administrative Staff
Joe Hogan
Head of School
Associate Pastor Cornerstone Church
BA Business Administration, Cal State University of Fullerton
Pastor Joe has over 23 years of ministry experience. He has been part of ICS since it first found its home at Cornerstone Church in 2010. He serves alongside his wife Pastor Carolyn. Together they have dedicated their lives to equipping the next generation. Pastor Joe and Carolyn have three children, two of them graduated from Independence. Pastor Joe is always looking for opportunities to bring others alongside him in ministry, as well as the great outdoors.
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Natalie Cisneros
Principal
Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction with ABA from Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts in Human Development: Cal State Long Beach
Mrs. Cisneros or Mrs. C as she is known around ICS has been in education for over 15 years and has specialized in special education. Mrs. C loves to travel, spend time with family and watch sports. She has been married for over 20 years and has two children. Mrs. C has a great appreciation for families who value a private school Christian education and realizes what a blessing it can be. Her happy place is at the beach watching the sunset. She is a strong believer in Jesus and is so honored to be our Principal here at ICS.
Erin Compos
Assistant Principal of Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice | California State University Fullerton
Mrs. Compos has been serving at ICS since 2008 and is proud that her children were students at ICS. Her title can be a bit long, but she is responsible for so much here at our school. She loves “to do lists” and definitely checks many off daily as she keeps our school moving forward in service to the Lord. In addition to handling the administrative needs of ICS, Mrs. Compos designs our Yearbooks and plans many of our fun activities, including Spirit Days & Summer Day Camp! She has been married to her husband Ron for 29 years and enjoys reading and game nights with friends.
Kim Gauvain
Preschool Director
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Lyddiah Lassiter
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk
Elementary & Middle School Teachers and Staff
Alicia Hallerbach
Kindergarten
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Lauren Bakuwel
1st Grade
Julia Zwayne
2nd Grade
3rd/4th Grades
Bachelor’s Degree Elementary Education| Vanguard University
Prior to teaching elementary school, Mrs. Scherer began her career in education as a preschool teacher. While she loved the little ones, she feels that she has found her home in the 3/4th grade class. When she isn’t in the classroom, Mrs. Scherer loves to travel. She has been to 13 countries and counting. Her high school sweetheart, now husband is her favorite travel companion.
Ryan Schemmer
5th Grade
Kendall Compos
6th Grade
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education |
Western Governor's University
Miss Compos absolutely loves working with our ICS students. Miss Compos is an ICS alumni, starting in First grade.
Karen Monarres
7th and 8th Grades
Alicia Helwig
Spanish
Jacob Monarres
Athletic Director
Ezekiel Cisneros
PE/Daycare
Rylee Dally
Daycare/Media
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Christina Heraldez
Librarian/Admin Assistant
Preschool Teachers and Staff
Erin Jones
Toddler
Tatiana Lopez
2 year olds
Hannah Laque
3 year olds
Gloria Carrazco
4 year olds
Sarah Melton
Pre-Kindergarten
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Mrs. Yasbel has been teaching at ICS since 2015 and is proud to have been teaching children for over a decade. With a background in Early Childhood Education, she has spent time teaching each age group and watching the children grow academically and spiritually. Married for over eleven years, she has two children and loves camping with her family and a good cup of Joe. She and her daughter are often found in the kitchen baking together.
Yasbel Ortuno
Claudia Johnston
Afternoon Daycare/Aide
Terri Cook
Aide
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Karen Estabrook
Aide
Kristy Gauvain
Aide
