Educators

Dr. Ron Armstrong is the Founding Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church, but his career began as an assistant teacher at Orange Olive Preschool. Whether speaking to the families at Cornerstone on Sunday morning or to a group of 4-year-olds, he is passionate about stories that stir the imagination and inspire learning. Ron earned his MA from Azusa Pacific University, a Juris Doctor from Western State University, and completed his Doctor of Education through Chapman University’s Brandman in 2018. Ron has also taught Organizational Behavior and Business Law courses at Azusa Pacific University and Ministry Management at Calvary Chapel Bible College.

Debbie retired after 23 years as the Early Childhood Director at Cornerstone Community Church, overseeing a department of over 500 volunteers. She has been married to Ron for 32 years and has loved being a mom, wife, and professional. Together, they raised two rambunctious boys (Ryan and Ross). Debbie has always had a passion for early childhood; whether leading a Sunday school class or spending time with family, she believes in showing our kids how unique and wonderful they are.

Ross worked as a high school and middle school teacher for seven years and loved it. He explains it this way, “What other job in the world pays you to talk about the greatest stories, poems, and books ever written?” While he loved teaching in the classroom, he wanted to positively influence kids during another critically important stage of life, early childhood. Ross completed an MA in History with Norwich University, and is credentialed with California as an English and Social Studies teacher. Ross and his wife Alexandra have been happily married for two years and have a wonderful cat named Maddox.