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    • What We Believe
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership and Administrative Team
    • Staff Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Admissions
    • Why Hillcrest?
    • Virtual Campus Walkthrough
    • Application Process
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Students
  • Early Education
    • Early Education Academics
  • Elementary
    • Elementary Academics
    • Elementary Athletics
    • Elementary Spiritual Life
    • Elementary Extended Care
  • Middle School
    • MS Academics
    • MS Athletics
    • MS Spiritual Life
    • MS Events
  • High School
    • HS Academics
    • HS Athletics
    • HS Spiritual Life
    • HS Campus Life
    • HS Events
    • Online Academy
  • Support HCS
    • HCS EPIC Fundraiser
    • Make A Donation/Gym
    • Planned Giving
    • Parent Involvement
    • Gala and Auction
  • About HCS
    • Welcome to Hillcrest
    • Our Values + History
    • What We Believe
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership and Administrative Team
    • Staff Directory
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Admissions
    • Why Hillcrest?
    • Virtual Campus Walkthrough
    • Application Process
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Students
  • Early Education
    • Early Education Academics
  • Elementary
    • Elementary Academics
    • Elementary Athletics
    • Elementary Spiritual Life
    • Elementary Extended Care
  • Middle School
    • MS Academics
    • MS Athletics
    • MS Spiritual Life
    • MS Events
  • High School
    • HS Academics
    • HS Athletics
    • HS Spiritual Life
    • HS Campus Life
    • HS Events
    • Online Academy
  • Support HCS
    • HCS EPIC Fundraiser
    • Make A Donation/Gym
    • Planned Giving
    • Parent Involvement
    • Gala and Auction
Lisa van der Merwe
Lisa van der Merwe
Resource Specialist
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Favorite Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Educational Background
I received a certificate in Christian Discipleship from Columbia Bible College in British Columbia. I then received my undergraduate degree from California State University Northridge with a BA in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education. I went on to receive the degree of Master of Education in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University.

Educational Experience
I began my educational career on the mission field in South Africa, where I lived and worked for seven years. I worked as a Resource Specialist and Remedial Teacher in a rural village in the Limpopo province. I then went on to direct Outdoor Education Camps in the city of Cape Town. Upon returning to California, I entered the early childhood field and taught preschool and transitional kindergarten for four years. I began teaching at Hillcrest as a Resource Specialist in 2021. I  teach reading and math intervention classes at the elementary level. I also provide support to neurodivergent students at the elementary and secondary levels.

All About Me
I have a passion for leadership and a love for teaching. I am a missionary at heart and take great joy in sharing the love and Word of Christ with children. It is a privilege to partner with families and serve each child, with their own beautiful and unique giftings. My prayer is that every student and parent will feel loved, supported, and well-equipped this school year and the years to come. I have been married for twelve years and have a daughter who attends Hillcrest’s Preschool. As a family, we enjoy spending time outdoors, serving in our local church, and spending time with family and friends.


​HCS Campus Location
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
449 E Wilbur Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-497-7501

HCS Campus Hours

OFFICE HOURS: 
Monday-Friday

7:30am-4:00pm

Early Education (Toddler-TK):
Half-Day: 8:00am-12:00pm
Full Day: 8:00am-3:30pm

Elementary (K-6th):
8:25am-3:00pm
Fridays: 8:25am-1:45pm

Secondary (7th-12th):
7:55am-2:45pm
Fridays: 7:55am-1:05pm

Extended Care: 7:30am-5:30pm
Hillcrest Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
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