A new Ridgeview ministry

Adopt-a-Classroom

Supporting the teachers and students of Valley Center, one classroom at a time.

Why it matters

Teachers give more than we see.

Many teachers in our community spend hundreds of dollars of their own money every year on supplies, snacks, and the small extras that help kids learn. Adopt-a-Classroom is a new Ridgeview ministry that comes alongside local teachers and the students they serve with practical, tangible support. It's one more way we live out our calling to serve our neighbors and the city we call home.

6
Local teachers
4
Community schools
100%
Goes straight to the classroom
How it works

Three simple steps.

No sign-ups, no drop-offs. Everything ships straight to the classroom.

1. Choose a classroom

Meet the teachers below. Each one has put together an Amazon wish list of what their classroom actually needs this year.

2. Shop the wish list

Pick an item, any item. Amazon ships it straight to the teacher, so there's nothing to drop off.

3. Pray for them

Ask God to encourage these teachers and to bless every student who walks through their doors.

2026–2027 school year

Meet the teachers.

Six local teachers, four schools, and hundreds of students. Pick a classroom to adopt.

4th Grade

Ashley Belardes

All Tribes Charter School, Rincon

Shop the wish list for Ashley Belardes
Agriculture & Native American Cultural Arts

Raymond Belardes

All Tribes Charter School, Rincon

Wish list coming soon
Spanish

Karlie Garcia

Valley Center High School

Shop the wish list for Karlie Garcia
English

Nichole McGinnis

Valley Center High School

Shop the wish list for Nichole McGinnis
5th Grade

Debbie Seever

Juniper Elementary, Escondido

Shop the wish list for Debbie Seever
English Language Development

Sharon Trok

Valley Center Middle School

Shop the wish list for Sharon Trok

Wish lists are updated throughout the school year. If an item already shows as purchased, that's a win — pick another one.

Questions?

Know a teacher who could use support?

We'd love to add more classrooms. If you teach in our community, or you know a teacher who could use a hand this year, reach out and we'll get in touch.

Get in touch