Malisa Smith - Kindergarten Teacher
Born in Riverside and raised in Sunnymead, California, Malisa attend Sunnymead SDA Elementary and San Pasqual Academy. She received her Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education in 1992, and a Master of Arts in Elementary Education in 1998 both from La Sierra University.
Her teaching experience includes being a Student Missionary to Japan 1988-1989 where she taught English as a Second Language and Bible. She has also taught at the La Sierra University Day Care and Pre-School/Children's Discovery Center. Additionally, she has taught Kindergarten at Adventist Union School, in Bellflower (CA). She has taught Kindergarten at Orangewood Academy for the last 9 years.
Her favorite thing about teaching is hearing a child pray in class for the first time. Her favorite Bible verse is Isaiah 40:31 "..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."
A lifelong member of the Seventh-Day Adventist church (4th generation), Malisa has two older brothers. At home, her two cats, Wesley and Macey greet her every evening. Malisa loves to hang out with her friends, and absolutely loves "Christian Edition." Every fall you will find her volunteering her time at AIDS Walk Los Angles. She also enjoys water color painting, jammie days and coffee.
She can be reached at MSmith@OrangewoodAcademy.com or at 714-534-4694 ext. 406.
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