ADMINISTRATOR BIO

 

My name is Karon Ruiz, and I have been the administrator of California Christian Academy, PSP, since 1998. My homeschooling journey began in 1987 when I started educating my oldest daughter. I fondly call those early days the "homeschooling pioneer movement," a time when resources were limited, and finding them required determination.

 

After moving to Central California in 1980, I married my husband, Armando Ruiz, an HVAC contractor. Together, we’ve built a life centered on faith and family, recently in 2025, celebrating 43 years of marriage having raised four children. Now, our children are in their 30s and early 40s, and three of them have blessed us with nine grandchildren. Three of my four children graduated from homeschooling, pursued higher education, and one even completed law school.

 

Homeschooling is much more accessible today than it was during those pioneering years. Curriculum companies now offer an abundance of resources, whereas we had to work tirelessly to find books, often convincing publishers to sell to us. Back then, taking the kids out during school hours would often draw judgmental stares, so we kept them out of public view from 8 AM to 3 PM.

 

In the 1990s, homeschooling families thrived in our community, providing enriching extracurricular activities. My children enjoyed outside classes in art, biology, and advanced math, taught by skilled homeschooling parents. They also joined an all-homeschool choir with 150 students. Eventually, I transitioned from my first PSP and began running my own school in the late ’90s with two other families.

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Since becoming a Christian in 1974, my faith has been the cornerstone of my life. Embracing the unconditional grace of God has deeply influenced my outlook—recognizing that salvation is not something we can earn but a gift from Him. When Jesus declared on the cross, “It is finished,” He truly meant it. His sacrifice is complete, and nothing we do can add to it. I’ve shared more about my personal journey in a 2014 article titled Under His Grace: From Legalism to Love, and I’d appreciate your thoughts if you happen to read it.

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In addition to my work in education, I am an author. My first book, Grace in the Shadows, is part of the Journey of Grace series. If you’re interested, I would love for you to read an excerpt. You can also visit my author page for more information.

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I am currently working on Grace in the Darkness, the second book in the series. Writing was put on hold for three years due to a family cancer diagnosis. This book is incredibly personal and will be dedicated to my cherished granddaughter, Pearl, who lost her fight with cancer on November 23, 2024. My dear Pearly-Girl, I miss you so much. You will forever hold a special place in my heart.

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Please let me know how I can assist you in your homeschooling journey. Due to my schedule, I answer emails as time permits, but I am always happy to help through email when I can.