About Us
Our Story
Breaking Ground
Harbor Trinity Church began to take shape in 1955 with a small group of Christians who were seeking a church that would remain true to the Bible. Not knowing it at the time, this small group of believers would soon become the charter members of an established church in 1955, known as Harbor Trinity Baptist Church.
Growing Pains
As Costa Mesa and the surrounding communities began to grow and develop, Harbor Trinity was experiencing its own growing pains. To better reach the people in the community HTC broke ground yet again and constructed a two story educational wing. This not only allowed them to create more classrooms for Sunday school and Bible Study Fellowship (BSF), but is also created space to consider instituting a private Christian preschool in the heart of the Costa Mesa community.
The Story Continues...
In the Fall of 1982 Harbor Trinity campaigned and launched a preschool. Since then the preschool has added more students, classrooms, and staffed more and more teachers and aids. The mission that started long ago continues today - to nurture and assist students and their families in developing a relationship with Jesus Christ and to inspire them to make Him known to others.
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Our Mission
An extension of the home
Harbor Trinity Preschool is a ministry of Harbor Trinity Church whose core value is to promote and cultivate a love for God and a Christ-centered self-image within the heart of each student. We believe that a proper relationship between family and school is essential to Christian education. That's why we see our ministry as an extension of the home.
We aim to...
- Create an opportunity for Christian growth by teaching children about God and the love Jesus has for each one of us.
- Provide an atmosphere that will be relaxed and loving with the flexibility to meet the individual needs of the child.
- Provide a safe environment inside and outside that stimulates a child's individual growth.
- Provide a positive approach in building a child's confidence.
- Encourage acceptable social behavior, kindness, and learning to work together for the well being of the class.
Our Staff
Meet Diane Dudley. This is will be Miss Dudley's 7th year at HTP. She has been educating children for over 35 years in various ages. She attends Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and she loves spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, traveling, drawing and painting.
Meet Lucila Perez. She has 19 years’ experience in teaching and has earned her credentials in Early Child Education at Santa Ana College. She and her family attend Christ Cathedral Church where she volunteers in children ministry. She loves to spend time with her husband Jose and two children Erika and Adrian.
Giorgina Vega
Sidney Xula
Meet Sidney Xula. Mrs.Xula has been teaching 2-5 year old's for the past 5 years. She has an Associate Degree in both Early Childhood Education and Child Development and attends 14:SIX Church. She enjoys spending time with her husband Luis and their son Giovanni, finding new coffee shops and learning new hobbies.
Andrea Alvarado
Meet Andrea Alvarado. This will be Miss Alvarado 3rd year at Harbor Trinity Preschool. She has 4 years of experience working in Early Childhood Education. Miss Alvarado graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelors in Human Services. She attends Crosspoint Church in Huntington Beach. She loves to spend time with her family, hike with her dogs and travel in her spare time.
Rachel Morales
Meet Rachel Morales. This will be Miss M second year at Harbor Trinity Preschool and first year teaching TK at HTP. Miss M has her associate's degree in early childhood education and currently attending California State University of Long Beach to obtain a bachelor's degree in child development and family studies. She attends Neighborhood Church in Cypress. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, travel, and go to amusement parks, and read.
Jessica Cordova
Office Administrator
Meet Jessica Cordova. This will be Mrs. Cordova 3rd year at HTP. She’s been working with children for 16 years. Her and her Husband attend Mariners Church. She loves to travel and spend time with family.
Patty Evans
Office Registrar
Meet Patty Evans. This will be Miss Evans 3rd year at HTP. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University. She has been in the education field for over 25 years. She enjoys spending time with family, attending church and nature hikes.
Mayra Suarez
Teacher Aide
Meet Mayra Suarez. This is Miss Suarez 4th year at HTP. She has been working with children for 10 years. She recently graduated from Cal State Fullerton. She loves to attend church and spend time with her daughter.
Karla Pena
Teacher Aide
Meet Karla Pena. This is Miss Pena first year at HTP. She is currently enrolled in school to obtain her AA in Early Child Education.
Silvia Morales
Teacher Aide
Meet Silvia Morales. This is Miss Morales 6th year at HTP. She has her AA in Early Child Development. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and doing puzzles.
Teacher Aide
Teacher Aide
Meet Callie Holdridge she is in her 4th year of teaching preschoolers ages 2-6. She has a bachelor's degree in communication from Cal State Long Beach and attends Refuge Church in Huntington Beach. She has been married to her husband, Jason, for 13 years and they have two children. She enjoys reading, watching her daughter play football, and playing Legos with her son.
Merlin Lemus
Teacher Aide
Meet Merlin Lemus she has her child development teacher assistant certificate and a AA degree from Santa Ana college. She has worked as an after school teacher in both public and private child care centers. She attends church in Santa Ana. In her free times she loves to spend time with her family and going to the gym.
Destiny Radillo
Teacher Aide
Meet Destiny Radillo she is currently in school to receive her Associates in Early Childhood Education. In her free time she enjoys to paint and spend time with friends.
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