Cole Ashmore teaches beginning and advanced guitar, bass, banjo and ukulele, and beginning keyboards/piano. He has been teaching for 20 years, and accepts students age 5 through adult. Please reach out if you are interested in in-person lessons in your home or ours, or online lessons.

Our son Holden is in fourth grade with Sra. Ramos in the Spanish program. 

Cole Ashmore

Music Teacher

☎️619-729-5272

📧 coleashmoremusic@gmail.com

My name is Kristina Blake and my husband Tyson and I are owners of West Coast Smoke and Tap House in La Mesa, O'Brien's Pub in Kearny Mesa and The Pub at Lake Cuyamaca.  All of our menus feature burgers, salads, sandwiches and smoked meats at West Coast, as well as many other thoughtful items. We offer Beer and Food Pairings, daily food specials and several homemade items. We have the best craft beer menus in San Diego. 

We have two sons, Bowan at Riverview in the Mandarin program in 7th grade at LMS and Maxon in 10th grade at West Hills High School.

Kristina Blake

☎️858-405-3770

🌐westcoastbbqandbrew.com

🌐obrienspub.net

🌐thepubatlakecuyamaca.com

🌐kegseeker.com

My name is Krystle Briese. I am a licensed mental health therapist (LMFT) and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. I have been working with children for 15+ years now, first as an elementary school teacher (5 years) and then as a therapist (10+ years). If you are looking for mental health services for your child(ren) please contact me.

My son Camden is in 9th grade at El Capitan High School in the GLLP program and my daughter Amelia is in 4th grade at Riverview.  I am also the Girl Scout Troop Leader for Troop 5180, the multilevel troop.

Krystle Briese

MA, LMFT, RPT-S™ 

BACK to Play - Child & Family Therapy

☎️619-759-9648

📧 krystle@backtoplaytherapy.net

🌐backtoplaytherapy.net

My name is Sarah Cook McAlear. My husband, Adam Cook, and I are owners of Dennis Cook Roofing, and are happy to serve San Diego with professional roof repair and installations for both residential and commercial buildings. Adam is born and raised Lakeside -- his mama Gelia was on the Lakeside school board for almost 30 years, and his dad Dennis was a high school teacher at Grossmont.

We also have a few bars and restaurants!

Fairplay (North Park), a family-friendly restaurant with a focus on sports -- available for fundraisers and private events!
Fernside (South Park), a family-friendly restaurant serving quality fare and cocktails
Bluefoot (North Park), a 21+ bar that loves to show early soccer games and dance party on weekends
Neon Moon (Lakeside), a 21+ bar just down the street from Winter Gardens Elementary

Our youngest daughter, Eleanore, is in the 1st grade at Winter Gardens

Sarah Cook McAlear
☎️303-870-0065 (c)

🌐denniscookroofing.com
🌐bluefootsd.com
🌐fernsidebar.com
🌐fairplaybar.com
🌐worldfamousneonmoon.com

My name is Julia Cruz I have been a Loan Officer for over 19 years and I am with Guild Mortgage in San Diego.  If you are looking to purchase or refinance, please contact me!

Both my daughters are in the Spanish Immersion Program. My daughter Isabel is in 7th grade at TDS and my daughter Jaclyn is in 3rd grade with Sr. Ramos.

Julia Cruz

Senior Loan Officer NMLS #632832

Guild Mortgage 

☎️619-804-8443

📧 jcruz@guildmortgage.net

🌐www.guildmortgage.net/juliacruz

Hi am Karina born and raised in Lakeside. I attended Lakeview, TDS and El Capitan.  My husband and I just got married in February and we own a photography business. I also have a private practice for occupational therapy for kids.  I work on handwriting, sensory processing issues, picky eating, fine motor, dressing and feeding for kids of all abilities! Combined we have 5 kids ( 4 big and 1 little!) He is in kindergarten this year. He was born 2 weeks into the shutdown. He is my first and only and I am very excited to have a child back in my home school district and start the school journey with you all! 

Karina Damata

Lamar + Karina Photography

☎️619-922-3065

🌐www.karinairenephotography.com

📧 karinairene@gmail.com

Hello! I'm Peter Diehl, the Practice Manager at APD Law, where we focus on guiding individuals and businesses through financial recovery and offering robust consumer protection representation, especially against creditor harassment. My nephew Anthony and I dedicate ourselves to delivering expert legal guidance, tailored to meet the unique challenges of each client. We strive to make complex legal processes understandable and accessible.

Our practice not only focuses on legal excellence but also reflects our commitment to family and community. My son Alexander, a student in the Spanish track at Lakeside Middle School, inspires us to embrace diverse perspectives and cultural richness in all we do.

If you're grappling with financial challenges or facing undue pressure from creditors, we're here to help. Let's start a conversation about your journey to financial stability and peace of mind.

Peter Diehl

☎️949-694-9702

🌐www.apdlaw.net

📧 peter@apdlaw.net 

Hello my name is Michelle Hickin and I’m the Branch Manager for Live Smart Escrow, Inc.  I’ve been loving the Escrow Industry for over 25 years and enjoy educating professionals and consumers about the Escrow process.  I’d love to assist you with your next sale, refinance or mobile home purchase. If you have any questions about Escrow, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

I have a son Brayden who is a Riverview Alumni and is now attending Santana High School.

Michelle Hickin

☎️619-518-5688

📧 michelleh@livesmartescrow.com

I am Amelia Knezevich owner of A Splashing Success Swim School.  I teach all ages from babies to adults, beginners through swim team level and specialize in helping parents with their children in a fun, safe supportive way.

My children Daniel (Spanish) and Toby (Mandarin) are graduates of Riverview and now are in 12th and 10th grade at Helix High School. 

Amelia Knezevich

☎️619-741-9746

📧 swim@asplashingsuccess.com

🌐 www.asplashingsuccess.com

Hello! My name is Lisa, and I own and operate Perfectly Preserved USA. I make dozens of flavors of homemade jams, and baked goods including pies, breads and confections. I also make gift baskets full of goodies for all occasions. They are great for teachers, clients, or any gift-giving opportunity year round.

My son Corbin is a Riverview alumnus.

Lisa Lee, Owner/Baker

☎️619-920-4965

📧 perfectlypreservedusa@gmail.com

www.perfectlypreservedusa.com

Finding the right Home Care, Assisted Living or Memory Care for your loved on is not an easy process.  We want to make sure that you know exactly what to expect.  At Senior Living Service, we collaborate and advocate with and for you. From creating a safe plan to age in place or downsizing and selling the real estate to use the equity towards care we are with you every step of the way. Our consultation is free and so is placement service as we are reimbursed by the providers we partner with.  

My daughter Camila is in 6th grade at TDS.

Natalie Barrantes

🌐 www.seniorlivingservice.com

📧 Natalie@seniorlivingservice.com

☎️ 858-768-1324

🌟 GREEN STAR CLEANING SERVICES, INC. 🌟
Family Owned & Operated Since 2004

At Green Star Cleaning Services, Inc., we take pride in keeping homes, rentals, and businesses spotless. Founded by Leticia Peterson (CEO) and proudly operated with the help of our son Jason Marquina (Junk Removal Division), we are a family business serving San Diego County for over 20 years.  

Our son Ronnie Jr. is in 7th grade at LMS and our daughter, Isabella “CC” is in Ms. Summy’s 5th grade class for 2025-2026.  Ronnie Sr. is a retired 5th grade teacher and currently serving on the SSC at LMS.  Our kids play tennis and we enjoy traveling. 

✨ Our Services Include:
🏠 Residential Cleaning – One-time, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
🏢 Commercial & Porter Services – Office buildings, schools, and retail properties
🚚 Move-Out / Eviction Cleaning – Fast, reliable, and thorough
🛠 Post-Construction Cleaning – Get your property move-in ready
🧹 Deep Cleaning – Kitchens, bathrooms, and every detail
🏘 Airbnb & Vacation Rental Cleaning – Quick turnover service
🗑 Green Star Junk Removal Division – Hauling, disposal, and clean-outs
💦 Pressure Washing – Driveways, walkways, patios, and more

We specialize in personalized cleaning solutions, tailored to fit your needs. Whether it’s a one-time deep clean, regular maintenance, or a large junk removal project, we’ve got you covered.

📞 Call us today for your FREE consultation:

Leticia Peterson (CEO): (619) 384-4194

Jason Marquina (Junk Removal COO): (619) 715-4761

✅ Insured | ✅ Reliable | ✅ Hablamos Español

📧 Email: gscorpcleaningservices@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for updates and special offers!

Let us do the dirty work so you don’t have to!

Harmony Home Medical Supply is a local medical equipment and home accessibility retailer. With two large showrooms to serve you, come experience the best in customer service and personalized medical equipment solutions for you or your loved one. From simple canes to stair lifts, Harmony makes independence and comfort a possibility for life. When you work with Harmony you discover what it looks like to Age Better at Home.

--

Erica Sell, ATP, CAPS, CSA

Now with two locations to serve you:

7640 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111

1929 W Vista Way Ste A, Vista, CA 92083

☎️858-560-8177   858-560-8167 fax

📧 erica@harmonyhomemedical.com

Hi! I have 3 kids in the Spanish program. My youngest is in 2nd grader at Riverview, and two Riverview alumni one in 8th at LMS and one in 9th grade at Innovative Academy Learn 4 Life. We love our schools! I am a private music teacher at VIP School of Music located in El Cajon, CA less than 10 minutes from the Riverview campus and less than 5 minutes from the Winter gardens campus. I teach piano, saxophone, flute, beginning drums and some vocals. I have been teaching over 10 years. I have availability to do online and in person lessons. We also offer many group classes.  We have such a wonderful team of teachers that I love working with. I’m open to answer any questions. 

Studio phone# call or text: ☎️ 619-388-9867 

🌐 www.vipschoolofmusic.com

📧 cindysproul@gmail.com

The Tap Truck East San Diego team wants to bring that special touch to every event we are a part of. No matter how large or small the event is, our Bartenders and Servers are eager to bring that Tap truck bar unique flair for your enjoyment.

We love serving all types of events. Although serving unique cold draft beer from our vintage lineup of trucks is our core business, we are more than that. We are your one stop beverage service. We can build a custom solution to provide draft beer, great drinks, in a friendly atmosphere for both large-scale events and small. Tap Truck East San Diego or our stand-alone Mobile Bar service loves a great party and promises to have the highest caliber of staff, selection of beverages, and professionalism to suit any event.

We haven’t forgotten the kids! Tap Truck East San Diego and Beverage Service knows that not every party attendee is over 21 or our kids want to experience a fun drink cocktail. Our soft bars are the perfect solution for throwing an event or party that won’t involve alcohol. Great for afternoon events or laid-back get-togethers, we have everything you need to make any type of event spectacular.

Tim and Karina Stone

owners

☎️ 619-875-9996

📧 Taptruckeastsandiego.com

🌐 www.instagram.com/taptruckeastsandiego/

🌐 www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556787491886

Lightning Electrical Services

Scott Tenhunen

☎️ 619-980-3465

📧 stenhunen@lightningelectrical.net

🌐 www.lightningelectrical.net

Lindsay Trottier, DACM LAc owns Level Acupuncture in Spring Valley and has over 15 years of clinical experience in holistic and integrative healthcare. As a primary care provider, board-certified to practice acupuncture and herbal medicine by the State of California, Dr. Trottier helps patients of all ages with a wide variety of health concerns including pain management, hormonal imbalances, metabolic conditions, neurological and autoimmune diseases, fertility, prenatal, and postnatal care, ENT disorders, and mental health and stress-induced ailments. This concierge practice specializes in helping patients get real, lasting results in less time than it takes to get referrals for a specialist appointment. Call today for a Free Discovery Call to learn if Level Acupuncture is the right fit for you!

Her son, James, is in fourth grade with Guo Lao Shi in the Mandarin program, and her daughter Sophia is in second grade in La Mesa.

Lindsay Trottier, DACM LAc

Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

☎️619-719-1768

🌐LevelAcupuncture.com

My name is Jason Watters and I am the owner/founder and chief instructor of UnderWatters Co., a San Diego based SCUBA diving company. UnderWatters Co. is a boutique scuba operation that offers everything from beginner experiences in the pool to full diving certifications up to Divemaster levels. Specializing in private and semi-private tailored courses, clients have the opportunity to train 1-1 with us, build their own customized schedules, and receive the highest quality training and service around. We also work with children and provide courses and fun experiences for the whole family, so anyone aged 8yrs and up, we'd love to see you underwater!

My daughter is 5 years old and is completing Spanish Kinder with Srta. Arias where I also serve as class coordinator. We enjoy staying active with RIA PTSA activities and when not at school, you can find us at the beach or doing anything outside.

Jason Watters

☎️ (424) 536-6632

📧 info@underwatters.com

🌐 www.underwatters.com

I am Carolina Weathers, I am a Mobile Notary and Loan Signing Agent committed to providing reliable and efficient services. I understand the importance of accuracy and confidentiality in every signing and take pride in delivering personalized, convenient, and timely service to meet your notary and loan signing needs. Please reach out to schedule or for a quote!

Alright, enough about work, let me tell you a bit about my family. I am a native San Diegan and have been married for 11 years. We are the proud parents of our daughter, Jordan, who is on the Spanish track in 2nd grade with Sra. de Hoyos.

Carolina Weathers

Mobile Notary

📧 weathersnotarysd@gmail.com

☎️619-929-6205

I focus my practice on helping families with young children protect those children and their wealth through estate planning.

I do this by providing families with the guidance and the support they need to create an estate plan tailored to their family dynamics and assets. 

Put another way, I do estate planning that works and I don't do anything else. 

My wife Jamie and I, and our three kids live in Lakeside and our active members at the Lakeside campus of Skyline Church.

In our spare time, we travel and go off-roading in our early broncos with our friends.

Steve Wedeking

Wedeking Law APC

📧 steve@wedekinglaw.com

☎️619-663-8428

🌐www.wedekinglaw.com