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	Miss Sara Chamberlain Kindergarten Miss Chamberlain grew up in the Manhattan Beach area and graduated from Mira Costa High School. Sara was an outstanding soccer player on the defensive line and was Student Council Vice-President her senior year. Sara graduated from Olivet Nazarene University near Chicago. Before teaching at Trinity, she taught English in China and South Korea for 4 months. She is working towards her master’s degree online with the University of San Diego.
	Ms. Denise Hadley First and Second Grade Ms. Hadley attended El Camino College and earned her AA degree, BA degree and teaching credentials from CA State College, Long Beach. Ever since she was 9 years old, she wanted to be a teacher and loves it. She loves spending time with her children, grandson and enjoys camping.
	Ms. Pruitt Third and Fourth Grade Ms. Pruitt completed K-8th grade at First Lutheran School in Torrance, and then attended Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance. After graduation from Bishop Montgomery High School, Sarah went onto Valparaiso University. She was blessed to spend one semester studying abroad at Cambridge University in England. She is working towards her master’s degree online with the University of San Diego. She is also a Dodger and Angels baseball fan.
	Mrs. Kathy Clapper Middle School - English and History Mrs. Clapper is originally from Chicago. She married her husband over 30 years ago. They have three sons, two live in the Midwest and our youngest is here in California. Her family also includes two cats, Tig and Pounce, and a dog, Bear. She graduated from Rockford College, now Rockford University, with a B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She has Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University – Irvine. She loves to travel! Her favorite vacation was spending Christmastime in London and Paris. Her favorite sports team is the Chicago Blackhawks.
	Miss Rennegarbe Middle School Miss Rennegarbe earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education (Multidisciplinary Studies) with a specialization in mathematics from Texas Lutheran University. She taught grades 4th-6th for 5 years at Christ's Lutheran School in Odessa, TX while also working as a youth leader and Sunday School superintendent at Hope Lutheran Church in Midland, TX. After moving to California, she started working here at Trinity Lutheran School, beginning as a music teacher, part time Middle School teacher, and preschool administrative assistant. Over the past 9 years, Rachael has taught everything from 3rd grade to 8th grade Math and Science. Rachael enjoys various crafts, music, reading, and motorcycle riding.