The Board of Christian Education (BOCE) members at Christ the Cornerstone Academy (CTCA) believe Christian education is a lifelong and continuous process. The purpose of the BOCE is to:
- strengthen children in their faith, that they may grow in knowledge of their Savior, in love for Him, serving Him
- help children discover and develop their God given talents and abilities, that they might use them to His glory and the benefit of their fellow man
- cooperate with and assist parents in leading their children into successful, useful, and purposeful living
- maintain high standards of early childhood education integrated with and related to the teaching of God’s Word for the development of the whole child
- develop Christian character which will make the graduates of our school leaders in the church, in the community, and in the world of tomorrow
If you would like a copy of BOCE meeting notes, have questions, concerns, or suggestions, please email boardofed@ctc-academy.org.
Bobbie Gomez
Chairman
Bobbie attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA receiving her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences. She is married with two children and works full time as a Laboratory Manager in cancer research at the Moores Cancer Center at UCSD. Some of Bobbies hobbies include reading and digital scrapbooking.
Diane Zayas
Diane has been a Christ the Cornerstone church member since 1974. She attended Miramar College, has been married 51 years, has three children, and five grandchildren. As a retired school secretary from San Diego Unified School District, Diane loves baking, sewing, and has traveled to England, Italy, Germany, and Australia. Her philosophy of education is a child will do very well in a loving Christian environment thereby excelling in academics. Diane joined the BOCE because she loves to help in any way she can to enrich the lives of children, staff, parents, and church members. When asked what her favorite Bible passage / verse was and what it meant to her she responded “Psalm 91:2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God; in Him will I trust.” An interesting fact about Diane most people may not know is she can’t say a joke as she always forgets the punch line.
Erika Ruiz-Gutierrez
Secretary / Website Liaison
I am a born and raised San Diegan and I currently live with my husband and son in Tierrasanta. I have been a church member at Christ the Cornerstone Church since 2010. Elected onto the Board of Christian Education in 2011, and elected as the chair in 2012 for 2 years. This will be my 6th year on the board or in the middle of my 3rd term. I enjoy being on service to be a part of the transformation of our CTCA youth in Christian Education.
I have a background in education for about 20 years as a teacher’s assistant in the San Diego Unified School District and where I have now been teaching for 13 years. I currently teach 4th grade however I have taught from 1st to 4th grades. I received my Bachelor’s, Credential, and Master’s through California State University San Marcos. Some hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, singing, music, board and card games.
Quotes I live by in Education: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -Nelson Mandela / The MORE that you read, the MORE things you will know. The MORE that you learn, the MORE places you’ll go. -Dr. Seuss
Favorite Verse: “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 Strength through Christ is what it boils down to.