Lina Arslanian
Principal
Joined Merdinian in 1998 as a parent and a Science/Math teacher
- BS in Biology-Chemistry, American University of Beirut, 1979
- MEd in Curriculum & Instruction, American Intercontinental University, 2011
- Research Assistant, American University of Beirut, 1979-1984
- Science/Math Teacher, Manoogian-Demirdjian School, 1984-1995
- Science/Math Teacher, Merdinian School, 1998-2012
- Curriculum Coordinator, Merdinian School, 2007-2011
- Principal since 2011
My goal is to assist students attain quality education in an inviting learning environment where they are challenged to think critically and communicate their thoughts articulately.
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” (Chinese Proverb)
Sandra Bessos
Business Manager
Joined Merdinian In January, 2014
- BA in Education, Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon, 1985
- Certification in Taxation, UCLA extension program, December 2015
- Worked as a Bookkeeper for the past 25 years
It has been a pleasure joining the Merdinian Family where I feel very much at home having been raised in the same Evangelical community and sharing similar values.
Shogher Shanoian
Administrative Assistant
Joined Merdinian In 2018
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration –Management Option with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership, California State University, Fresno 2009
- Proud parent of Merdinian School
- Merdinian alumna
Hasmik Douzjian
Office Assistant
Joined Merdinian In 2013
- AA Degree in Accounting
Marijan Kevorkian
PreK Director/Teacher
Teaches K Red Homeroom
Joined Merdinian in 2013
- AS in Child Development , Glendale Community College, 2004
- BS in Human Services, University of Phoenix, 2011
- MS in Education/Early Childhood Studies, Walden University, April 2014
- Permanent member of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- Permanent member of Golden Key International Honor Society
- Member of National Association for the Education of Young Children
Every child has been blessed by God with unique potential. As a Christian educator, I am dedicated to the development of the “whole” child, spiritually, intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially in an individually responsive and culturally sensitive manner. “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of empathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should unlock that treasure.” –Emma Goldman