
Darlene DeFord
I have been teaching art/drama and Home Ec. at Aliso Viejo Christian School since 2007. I have been truly blessed!!
I love teaching JK – fifth grade art and drama. Junior Kindergarten-first grade meet in the art lab every other week, third-fifth meet weekly. In addition to elementary art and drama I also teach Middle school electives. Sixth-Eighth grade musical theater and 7th/8th grade art and Home Economics.
I also offer extra- curricular after school programs for both drama and art. For drama we practice and perform a full children’s musical each year, auditions open to second grade – middle school students. Elementary students (K-fifth) can also join a weekly afterschool art club.
One of the best parts of my job as drama teacher in a Christian school is I get to pray for and with our children and have the freedom to teach the students the importance of using their God given gifts and talents.
On a personal note, I am married to my husband Jim and have 3 children, Michelle, Mychael and Emily. I’m a nature lover and enjoy running and hiking in the beautiful southern California canyons
My Life verse is: But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31