Pat Major
Lead Administrator
25 words or less...
Describe your job...
Overseeing our church’s Monday to Friday Christian school ministry. Developing an accredited, educational program, with a biblical worldview, from preschool to 8th grade, to assist parents raising their children for success in high school, college and career.
Describe your family...
My parents were missionaries in India for over 30 years. Daphnelynn and I are celebrating 40 years. Our daughter and son are both married and we have two grandsons with hopes of grandkids to come!
Describe a normal day...
7 am to 4:30 pm. Greeting parents, encouraging students and staff. School meetings several nights a week.
Describe your College Years...
I graduated from Biola with a major in Bible, Social Science and a California state teaching credential. While teaching, I completed a Masters in Administration at Point Loma College in San Diego and a California Administrative Services Credential.
Describe your life before coming to 1BL...
I served as the principal of Yucaipa Christian School at FBCY and then, Christian High School at Shadow Mtn CC in San Diego over the previous 15 years.
Choose One...
Beach or mountains?
Can’t – prefer both! Love water, waves and sand. As much as camping and fishing in Sequoia. Love ALL God’s creation!
PC or Mac?
PC now for 11 years, since the schools where I work use that platform.
Morning or Evening Person?
Morning. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise!
Sports or arts?
Sports! Played basketball, baseball and soccer; coached basketball. Enjoy Fantasy Football league.
Creative or administrative?
Administrative. Need I say more?
Italian Food or Mexican Food?
Indian.
Randoms...
Most embarrassing moment:
While doing announcements in church, forgetting to welcome guests!
One thing about the staff people don’t realize:
Favorite Color:
Blue or Green.
If you had to do one other job in a field outside of your own, what would it be:
Travel agent
Everyone should read:
The Educated Child by Bill Bennett & The Message by Eugene Peterson
Most played on your iPod right now:
The Beach Boys and Jimmy Buffett
