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  • 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?
    • Application Process
    • Schedule a Tour
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Students
  • Early Education
    • Early Education Academics
  • Elementary
    • Elementary Academics
    • Elementary Athletics
    • Elementary Spiritual Life
  • Middle School
    • MS Academics
    • MS Athletics
    • MS Spiritual Life
    • MS Campus Life >
      • MS Extended Care
  • High School
    • HS Academics
    • Online Academy
    • High School Athletics
    • HS Spiritual Life
    • HS Campus Life
  • Support HCS
    • Make A Donation
    • Annual Fund
    • Planned Giving
    • Legacy Giving
    • Parent Involvement
    • Gala + Auction
Deann De La Rosa
Lisa van der Merwe
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Hello!

My name is Lisa van der Merwe and I am the Resource Specialist at Hillcrest Christian School. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Cal State University Northridge. I completed a certificate from Columbia Bible College and obtained additional Early Childhood units from Foothill College. I spent over seven years as a missionary in South Africa, working with a ministry dedicated to developing young leaders for Christ and His mission. I have experience working as a Resource Specialist with elementary and secondary students, and more recently, experience in early childhood. I enjoy spending time with my husband of nine years, and watching our one-year-old daughter grow before our eyes!

In Psalm 139:14, the Psalmist writes, “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well.” How amazing that each child is uniquely and wonderfully formed by God! I am excited to get to know your children and their one-of-a-kind personalities, and I look forward to partnering with you to make their educational experience the best it can be.

The classroom environment is a key component of learning. I aim to provide a classroom that is comfortable and conducive for your child. When students are comfortable, they’re ready to learn! In addition to sound academic support, I look forward to coaching your child in focusing techniques, de-stress activities, and emotional regulation exercises. My prayer is that you and your child will feel loved, supported, and well-equipped this school year and the years to come!

My favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11, “’ 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.”

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​HCS Campus Location
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
449 Wilbur Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-497-7501
After Hours: 805-795-7671
Hillcrest Christian School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

HCS Campus Hours

Early Education:
Half-Day: 8:00am-12:00pm
Full Day: 8:00am-3:15pm

Elementary:
8:30am-3:00pm
Tuesdays: 8:30am-2:00pm

Secondary (7-12):
8:00am-2:45pm
Tuesdays: 8:00am-2:15pm

Extended Care: 7:00am-5:30pm


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