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Women's Resident Director

Valerie Acosta

Val graduated from The Master’s University in 2018 with her bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling. During her 3 years at TMU she lived in Dixon Hall and participated in the IBEX program. After graduation she served in the Admissions Department as an Admissions Recruiter and Counselor for 4 years and now has the privilege to serve the Canyon Homes women as an RD. Val is passionate about ministry and loves spending time serving her local church. In 2020, Val started her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling in hopes to be better equipped to serve those around her. In her free time, Val loves hosting game nights, baking sourdough, and getting coffee with friends. Her favorite bible verses are Psalms 119:68, Romans 5:3-5, and James 2-4. 

Men's Resident Director

Tyler Taddie

Tyler was born and raised in San Jose. He studied communications at TMU and threw javelin for the track team. Tyler worked in campus life at TMU and has been an RD since the fall of 2022. Tyler and his wife Sophia love to beat others in pickleball and Catan. Tyler’s life has been greatly impacted through Romans 6 and the parable of the talents in Matthew 25. Tyler has a passion for people and helping them find their God given talents. 

What are the Houses Like?

Since their recent creation, the canyon homes have been a truly unique and exciting place to live. Located in Placerita Canyon, the homes are close to campus, yet students enjoy the benefits of living in a home. 

Living in a Canyon home gives each student a unique housing opportunity to have a close-knit community and to serve others.  Each home looks different but has the same amenities: kitchen, bathrooms, living room, laundry room, dining room. 

Every Canyon Homes has an RA and WA that are there to create intentional community and fun in their home. 

Three Words to Describe the Dorm

Hospitality. Homey, Family

Dorm Traditions

Block Party 

Soupapalooza (aka Friendsgiving) 

Pizza, Pajama, Movie Party 

Open House: Every other Friday, Canyon Homes residence can host co-ed gatherings from 5:30pm-10pm. 

Furnishings: 

Each student will receive: 

  • Bed and Mattress 
  • Closest space/wardrobe 
  • Drawers 
  • Desk and chair 

Kitchen: 

Every Kitchen has: 

  • Stove 
  • Oven 
  • 1 Fridge 
  • Dish washer 
  • Sink 
  • Storage space 
  • Microwave 

Students will need to provide their own: 

  • Dishes 
  • Cups 
  • Mugs 
  • Eating Utensils
  • Cookware and Utensils
  • Other Desired Cooking Appliances (i.e. coffee makes, air fryer, toaster)
  • Mini fridge if extra fridge space is desired.

Dorm Essentials

We gathered a college packing list of essentials for your room, with Amazon purchase links! This is a solid starting point with dorm essentials as you’re shopping for your dorm room, along with some additional items, along with some extras.

  • Shower caddy 
  • Shower shoes / Shower Flip Flops
  • String lights
  • Plants (or fake plants)
  • Coffee maker
  • Decor
  • Storage boxes/bins
  • Steamer
  • Bedding
  • Detergent
  • Hamper
  • Mattress topper
  • Small trash can
  • Command strips
  • Mini fridge
  • Wax warmer/scent diffuser
  • Extension cords
  • Rug
  • Desk Lamp
  • Drawer organizers
  • Desktop organizer
  • Handheld vacuum
  • Hangers
  • Blanket
  • Hanging closet organizer
  • Lap desk

See Housing FAQs on the Residence Life page.

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