The People & Partnerships Behind Our Mission
Meet the founders, educators, mentors, and trusted partners working together to equip the next generation through Christ-centered education.
Our Founders — Pastor Adam & Cleta Riojas
Meet Pastor Adam and Cleta Riojas, founders of Freedom Generation Higher Education. Born from their faith, years of ministry, and deep conviction that education should never be separated from biblical truth, Freedom Generation reflects their shared passion to partner with families and raise a generation grounded in Christ, equipped to stand for truth, and prepared to lead with courage and purpose.
Our dedicated leadership
Our leadership team is united by a shared faith, a clear mission, and a deep commitment to the students and families we serve. With experience spanning education, ministry, business, and leadership, they guide Freedom Generation with biblical conviction, academic excellence, wisdom, and purpose—working alongside our educators and parents to create a Christ-centered environment where students are known, challenged, encouraged, and equipped to become the leaders God has called them to be.
Meet our team
Meet the educators, pastors, professors, coaches, and professionals who bring the Freedom Generation mission to life. United by faith and a passion for the next generation, our team brings experience, mentorship, and genuine investment into every student—helping them grow in knowledge, character, confidence, and biblical conviction.
Cleta Riojas
Founder & Head of School
Classical Christian Educator | Dual Enrollment Professor
Pastor Adam Riojas
Co-Founder & Spiritual Director
School Pastor | Bible Educator | Student Mentor
Professor Dave Barrett
Classical Christian Educator | Student Mentor | Dual Enrollment Professor
Hector Nunez
Classical Christian Educator
Photography & Videography | Media Arts Mentor
Ruben Luna
Classical Christian Educator & Director of Creative Arts
Fine Arts | Graphic Design | Visual Communication
Professor Chico Jones
Dual Enrollment & Upper School Professor
Professor, Chula Vista Christian University
Coach Diego Long
Athletics Partnership — Lessons Futbol
Soccer & Athletic Development
Academic faculty: Classical Christian educators
Our exceptional team of Classical Christian educators brings years of experience, academic excellence, and a shared passion for discipling students. They teach every subject through the lens of Scripture, emphasizing truth, wisdom, critical thinking, and biblical discipleship, partnering with parents to help students discover God's purpose for their lives.
Dual enrollment professors
Our dual enrollment professors are highly qualified individuals who provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school. They bring real-world experience and academic rigor, preparing students for future success in higher education through a biblical worldview.
Coaches and enrichment instructors
Our coaches and enrichment instructors bring real-world experience into the learning environment, giving students opportunities to develop skills beyond traditional academics. Through athletics, fine arts, photography, videography, graphic design, technology, entrepreneurship, and other hands-on experiences, students are encouraged to discover their gifts and grow in confidence, creativity, discipline, and leadership. More than instructors, they serve as mentors—helping students develop practical skills while reinforcing biblical character, servant leadership, and excellence in all they do.
"Our team is united by a shared love for Jesus Christ, a commitment to biblical truth, and a passion for discipling the next generation."
Freedom Generation Higher Education Staff