2018-2019 Valley Christian Junior High School
MEET THE FACULTY AND STAFF A 2013 NATIONAL
BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
Valley Christian Schools maintains dual accreditation through Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Clemons, Brian - Principal MS in Education: Curriculum and Instruction; BS in Biology from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Certification. VCS alumnus. Serving VCS since 2012.
Chaplin, Lauren - Vice Principal MA in Education: Innovation, Leadership, and Technology from William Jessup University; BA in English from University of California, Los Angeles. Credential: ACSI Certification. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 2011.
Parmenter, Steve - Dean of Students MS in Educational Administration from National University; BA in Social Science from Azusa Pacific University. Credential: ACSI Standard Certification. Serving VCS since 2001.
Gill, Adam - Athletic Director and Physical Education Administrator MA in Sports Management from San Jose State University; BA in Physical Education and Health from Liberty University. Credentials: Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) from NIAAA; ACSI Professional Lifetime Certification; NSCAA Advanced National Diploma. Serving VCS since 2002.
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teacher
SPOTLIGHT Nancy Franklin
3D Animation, 3D Game Design, Video Production; Technological Support Specialist and Technology Advisor.
In May of 2018, Mrs. Nancy Franklin was recognized as the Valley Christian Junior High Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Franklin is dedicated to the VCJH Community in many ways. She consistently provides quality educational experiences for all who enter the class. Explanations of material are detailed, with specific examples and engaging demonstrations. Mrs. Franklin ensures all students understand and are stretched in their learning. Parents have commented, • “Mrs. Franklin communicates well, both with students and parents.” • “She is easy to understand.” • “High standards are held for the students in her class.” • “She has a loving heart.” • “She is a great educator and role model.” • “Mrs. Franklin pushes students further than they ever thought possible.” • “She is creative and enthusiastic.” Words to describe Mrs. Franklin, who is dedicated to the ministry of education: caring, humble, servant-hearted, helpful, kind, team-player, innovative, and risk-taker. Mrs. Franklin spends time researching the latest techniques and is constantly striving to better her craft and improve our community and our use of technology. She piloted a tool that we are adopting to increase engagement and accountability, Apple Classroom 2.0. Mrs. Franklin thinks outside of the box and is willing to do what others have never achieved…even the attempt to break a Guinness World Record. This year EVERY junior high student participated in the Rube Goldberg experience many thought was impossible. She goes way above and beyond and cares about the success and well-being of every student, parent, teacher, and staff. She always steps in and fills a need wherever and whenever there is one. Mrs. Franklin started teaching in 1994, which makes this her twenty-fourth-year teaching in our junior high. Mrs. Franklin is an outstanding teacher and true asset to Valley Christian Schools. 4
FACULTY Certification in process. Teaches Life Science and Christian Ministry Training. Serving VCS since 2017.
Anders, Tammy - BS in Physical Education from California Baptist University; further education at San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Standard All Levels Certification. Supplementary Endorsement in Physical Education. Teaches Girls PE. Serving VCS since 1995.
Buckman, Michelle - BA in Interior Design from California State University, Sacramento. Credential: Department of Education (Hawaii) State Teaching Certificate. Teaches Clay Projects and Clay Projects II. Serving VCS since 2013.
Arild, Victoria - MS in Coaching and Exercise Science from Concordia University in process; BA in Psychology from Menlo College. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Girls PE. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 2018.
Bulaya, Benissa - BA in Communications with a minor in Marketing from University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Certification: ACSI Certification in process; PTA Global Certified; NASM PT Certified; Spartan SGX Certified. Teaches Girls PE. Serving VCS since 2018.
Baluyot, D.J. - BA in Musical Theater Arts; BS in Recreation Therapy with a minor in Dance from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Temporary Secondary Teacher. Teaches HipHop and Hip-Hop II. Serving VCS since 2014.
Butler, Debra - BA in Behavioral Sciences (Psychology and Sociology majors) from California Baptist University. Credential: ACSI Standard Certification. Teaches Bible 6. Serving VCS since 1996.
Barnes, Steve - BS in Physical Education from Pensacola Christian College. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Boys PE. Serving VCS since 2015.
Bylund, Kaitlyn - BA in History from Sonoma State University. Teaches Yearbook. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 2015.
Berendes, Josh – BA in History from National University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches History 6 and Physical Science. Serving VCS since 2005.
Caine, Emily - BA in Liberal Studies from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Girls PE, Cheer Advisor. Serving VCS since 1994.
Brady, Kim - MEd from Concordia University, Portland, in process; BSc Honors in Sports Coaching with a minor in Psychology from The Open University in the United Kingdom. Credential: ACSI
Coleman, Shea - MA in Sport Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill; BA in Psychology from Chico State 5
FACULTY University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Boys PE and Sporting Life. Serving VCS since 2014.
College. Credential: Certificate of Technology in Education, Professional Level from University of California at Santa Cruz; Certification in MAYA (3D animation software); ACSI Certification. Teaches 3D Animation, 3D Animation Level II, 3D Game Design, and Video Production; Technology Advisor; Elective Department Head. Serving VCS since 1994.
Delke, John - BA in Bible and Theology from William Jessup University. Credential: ACSI Certification (Bible Specialist). Teaches Bible 8, Bible Department Chair. VCS alumnus. Serving VCS since 2001. DeLong, Anne - BA in French with a minor in Chemistry and Humanities from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Investigative Science. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 1998.
Gambello, Shari - MA in Education from William Jessup University; BA in Home Economics from San Jose State University. Credentials: California State Multiple Subject Clear Credential from Bethany University; ACSI Certification. Teaches English 7 and English 7 Honors. Serving VCS since 2006.
Diatte, John - BS in Physical Education from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Standard Certification, Secondary. Teaches Boys PE. VCS alumnus. Serving VCS since 1985.
George, Vickie - MA in Education, Specialization in Teaching and Learning in a Global Society from National University; BA in Theatre, Options in Dance and Costume Design from California State University, Hayward. Credentials: Single Subject Teaching Credential, Physical Education - National University, Stockton, CA; ACSI Standard Certification. Teaches Dance Fundamentals and Color Guard. Serving VCS since 2014.
Fairweather, Dwain - MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; BS in Mathematics from University of Illinois at Chicago. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Project Lead the Way: Design and Robotics, Project Lead the Way: Medicine and Technology, Project Lead the Way: Space and Electricity, Project Lead the Way: Environmental Science, and Algebra II Honors. Serving VCS since 2005.
Gil, Amanda - MA in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University, Irvine; BA in Communications from University of Washington. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Girls PE. Serving VCS since 2014
Franklin, Nancy - MA in Education, William Jessup University; BA in Professional Studies, Christian Education Emphasis from Shasta Bible 6
FACULTY Gonzalez, David - MS in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University, in process; BS in Environmental Studies with a minor in Biology from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Earth Science and Life Science. Serving VCS since 2015.
Certification, Supplementary Endorsement in Music. Teaches Cadet Strings and Chamber Strings Ensemble. Serving VCS since 2006. Homer, Scott - DMA in Violin Performance from University of North Texas; MM in Violin Performance from Manhattan School of Music; BM in Violin Performance from Manhattan School of Music. Credential: ACSI Certification, Music All Levels. Teaches Advanced Strings. Serving VCS since 2006.
Graham, Edwina (Dwin) - JD from University of California, Berkeley; BA in History with a minor in English from Howard University. Credential: ACSI Standard Certification; Slingerland I Certification. Teaches History 8. Serving VCS since 2015.
Hughes, Debra - BA in Physical Education from Warner Pacific College. Credentials: California Single Subject Teaching Credential - Physical Education K-12 and Adult Education; California Supplemental Authorizations - Mathematics and Office Technologies; ACSI Certification. Teaches Math Course 2 Accelerated. Serving VCS since 2014.
Gutierrez, Rosa - MA in Education from Southern Oregon University; BS in Physical Education from University of Oregon. Credential: Clear Single Subject Teaching in Physical Education, K-12. Full time substitute. Serving VCS since 2016. Hawkins, Amy - MS in Mathematics Learning and Teaching from Drexel University; BS in Engineering Physics from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Credentials: California State Secondary Mathematics Teaching; ACSI Certification. Teaches Algebra I and Math Course 2; Math Department Chair. Serving VCS since 2008.
Hulse, Mark - DMA in Choral Music from Stanford University; MA in Vocal Performance from San Jose State University; BA in Music Education from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Standard Certification for Music. Teaches Quest Choir and Vocal Ensemble. Serving VCS since 2011. Hunter, Justine - MEd in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University; BA in Public Relations from Pepperdine University. Credentials: California State Multiple Subject Credential; ACSI Certification in process.
Homer, Lily - BM in Music from The Juilliard School. Credentials: Teaching Certificate from the Suzuki Association of America; Teaching Diploma from the Hong Kong Conservatory of Music; ACSI 7
FACULTY Teaches English 6. Serving VCS since 2017.
Teaches English 6 and English 7. Serving VCS since 2015.
Jones, Michael - DMA in Jazz Trumpet Performance from the University of Illinois; MA in Trumpet Performance from Eastern Illinois University; BA in Music Education and Trumpet Performance from Whitworth University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Alpha Band and Advanced Band. Serving VCS since 2013.
Maach, C. J. - BFA in Animation with a Minor in Film and Television Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Credential: ACSI Art Specialist Certification. Teaches Drama I. Junior High Technical Theatre Director. Serving VCS since 2017. Maxwell, Eric - MA in Intercultural Ministries from Gateway Seminary; BS in Environmental Science from Louisiana Tech University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Bible 7, Bible 8, and Logic and Reasoning. Serving VCS since 2017.
Kaelin, Myra – BA in Theatre and Dance, Theatre Emphasis from Santa Clara University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Drama II. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 2018. Landaverde, Nery -MA in Spanish from San Jose State University; BA (double major) in Humanities and Spanish from Sacramento State University. Credential: Single Subject Teaching Credential from San Jose State University in process. Teaches Introduction to Spanish and Spanish I Honors. Serving VCS since 2018.
McLaughlin, Michelle - MFA in Dance and Choreography from Sarah Lawrence College; BA in Dance from University of California, Riverside. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Dance Workshop. Serving VCS since 2013. Meyer, Alisa - MA in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in Technology from Colorado State University-Global Campus; BA in Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching with an emphasis in Religious Studies from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Professional Certification. Teaches Math Course 1 and Math Workshop. Serving VCS since 2014.
Lane, Annette - BS in Industrial Engineering from University of Puerto Rico. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Robotics; AMSE Robotics Advisor, K-12. Serving VCS since 2002. Lee, Elizabeth - MA in Education with endorsement in Reading from George Fox University; BS in Elementary Education from Corban University. Credential: California State Elementary Education Clear Credential.
Moore, Leisa - MA in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology from San Jose State 8
FACULTY University; BS in Kinesiology from California Baptist University. Credential: ACSI Lifetime Certification. Teaches Physical Science; Science Department Chair. Serving VCS since 2000.
Certification. Teaches JH Photo and Art Foundations. Serving VCS since 2014. Ross, Holly - BA in Theater Arts from Azusa Pacific University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Drama I; JH Theatrical Director. Serving VCS since 2017.
Moses, Andrea - MA in Education from Pacific University; BA in English Literature with a Music Minor emphasis from Portland State University. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches English 8 and Speech and Debate. Serving VCS since 2017.
Ross, Matt - BA in Communication Studies from Azusa Pacific University. Credential: ACSI Biblical Studies Certification. Teaches Photo. VCS Alumnus. Serving VCS since 2015.
Okekeocha, Emeka - BS in Physics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Geometry, Math Course 2 Accelerated, and VCJH Space Program. Serving VCS since 2018.
Sankus, David - MM in Music Performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music; BA in Music Performance from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Alpha Drums, Advanced Percussion Ensemble, and Quest Percussion Ensemble. Serving VCS since 2005.
Parkin, Debby - BS in General Science/Art History from University of Oregon. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Earth Science. Serving VCS since 2017.
Scheuerlein, Kyle - BA in Music from Azusa Pacific University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Web Development I, App Development I, Online Journalism, and Educational Technology and Study Skills; JH AMSE Coordinator. Serving VCS since 2012.
Parmenter, Suzy - MA in Theological Studies from Liberty University; BA in Christian Education and Bible and Theology from William Jessup University. Credential: ACSI Bible Specialist Professional Certification. Teaches Bible 7. Serving VCS since 1999.
Schmidt, Matt - BA in Sports Management from Sterling College. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Boys PE. VCS alumnus. Serving VCS since 2015.
Richardson, Ken - MA in Medical and Biological Illustration from University of California at San Francisco; BA in General Studio Art from San Jose State University. Credential: ACSI 9
FACULTY Shah, Renae - BS in Chemistry, minor in Biology from Lipscomb University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Community Outreach Leadership and Introduction to Bible. Serving VCS since 2013.
Wescott, Joan - BA in English from San Jose State University. Credentials: California State Lifetime Credential from San Jose State University; ACSI Standard Certification with an endorsement in English. Teaches English 8 and English 8 Honors; English Department Chair. Serving VCS since 1999.
Steele, Ellen - MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary; MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University; BA in Sociology from University of California, San Diego. Credential: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches History 7. Serving VCS since 2017.
Willson, Traci - BA in Religious Studies and History from Seattle Pacific University. Credentials: California State Multi-Subject Credential; ACSI Certification. Teaches History 7 and History 8. Serving VCS since 2014.
Tuttle, Ashley - MS in Teaching and Learning; Integration of Technology in a K-12 Classroom from Colorado State University; BA in History from California Baptist University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches History 6. VCS alumna. Serving VCS since 2010.
Wilson, Jeff - MM in Music Performance from San Francisco Conservatory of Music; BM in Music Performance from San Jose State University. Credentials: Standard Credential from San Jose State University; ACSI Certification. Teaches Quest/ Studio Band. Associate Director of Music - The Conservatory of the Arts K-12. Serving VCS since 2003.
Tuttle, James - MS in Teaching and Learning; Integration of Technology in a K-12 Classroom from Colorado State University; BS in Marketing from California Baptist University. Credential: ACSI Certification. Teaches Algebra Readiness and Algebra I. Serving VCS since 2010.
Wolfe, Marcus - DMA in Jazz Studies and Theory/Composition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MM and BM in Jazz Studies and Saxophone from the University of North Texas. Credentials: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Music Creation. Serving VCS since 2012.
Utomo, Ivan - MM in Piano Performance and Music Composition from California Baptist University; BM in Piano Performance from California Baptist University. Certification: ACSI Certification in process. Teaches Piano. Serving VCS since 2017. 10
STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF Clark, C.J. - MA in Spiritual Formation from Talbot School of Theology, Emphasis in Soul Care; BA in Film Production with a minor in Biblical Studies from Biola University. Credential: ACSI Bible Specialist Standard Certification. Academic Counselor and Chapel Coordinator. VCS alumnus. Serving VCS since 2016.
Cunningham, Kristen - MA in Education in Teaching and Learning: Student Services from Liberty University; BA in English from University of California, Santa Barbara. Credentials: ACSI Professional Certification; Multiple Subject CLAD Teaching Credential from Notre Dame de Namur University; Supplemental English Credential; Special Education experience; Slingerland I Certification. Director of Student Support Services. Serving VCS since 2013.
SUPPORT STAFF Chen, Anita - Administrative Assistant. Serving VCS since 2018.
Van Meter, Aimee - Administrative Assistant. Serving VCS since 2003.
Nordlum, Marissa - Administrative Assistant. Serving VCS since 2018.
Waltz, Anita - Enrollment/ Admissions Coordinator. Serving VCS since 2018.
Picard, Kim - Office Manager/ Registrar. Serving VCS since 2011.
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VCS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Eric Phelps
Chair
Mr. Michael Sprauve
Vice Chair
Mr. Henry Kaestner
Secretary
Mrs. Susan Bagley
Member
Mr. Daniel Burford
Member
Mrs. Hannah John
Member
Mr. Robert Rubino
Member
Ms. Vera Shantz
Member
Dr. Rick Watson
Member
EXECUTIVE TEAM President
408-513-2503
Mr. Jerry Merza
Superintendent
408-513-2500
Mr. John Cooley
Vice President
408-513-2500
Mr. Kenneth Shilling
408-513-2598
Mr. Robert Valiton
408-513-2500
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Dr. Gabe Guven
Elementary School Principal
408-559-4400 408-513-2463
Mr. Brian Clemons
Junior High School Principal
Mr. Mark Lodewyk
High School Principal
408-513-2425
Mr. Michael Annab
Technology K-12
408-513-2556 408-362-7645
Mrs. Kimberly Ellefsen
Marketing & Publications K-12
Mr. Troy Gunter
Conservatory of the Arts K-12
408-362-7600
Miss Shirley Hitchcock
Accreditation & Curriculum K-12
408-513-2508
Mr. Danny Kim
Applied Math, Science, & Engineering K-12
408-513-2583
Mrs. Hannah Kim
Business & Entrepreneurship Initiative K-12
408-513-6471
Mr. Mike LaBarbera
Extend the Gift Development Chair
408-362-7642
Mr. Eric Scharrenberg
Physical Education & Athletics K-12
408-513-2455
CHAPLAINS Rev. Ed Silvoso
VCS Board Chaplain
Mr. Nathan Smith
HS Chaplain
Mr. C.J. Clark
JH Chaplain
MISSION STATEMENT by a strong foundation of Christian values in partnership with parents, equipping students to become leaders to serve God, to serve their families, and to positively impact their communities and the world. To support VCS, please call the Extend the Gift