Faculty and Staff
Mr. Chris Perez
Educational Background
B.S. Elementary Education
Certifications: History, Religion, P.E.
Responsibilities at VVAA
Principal
Religion, History, P.E.
Serves As
Administration
Teacher, Homeroom Grades 9 – 10
Terri Behrens
Educational Background
B.S.
Responsibilities at VVAA
Financial Manager
Serves As
Business Manager, Registrar
Joni Gerking
Educational Background
A.S.
Certifications: Employee Management, Conflict Resolution and Mediation
Responsibilities at VVAA
Administrative Assistant, Marketing
Serves As
Administrative Support Staff
Kinsey Mathews
Educational Background
B.S. Liberal Studies
Certifications: Elementary Education, Multiple Subjects
Responsibilities at VVAA
Grades 1 & 2
Serves As
Teacher
Abby Everett
Educational Background
B.S. Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Elementary Education, Fine Arts, General Science, Religion
Responsibilities at VVAA
Kindergarten
Serves As
Teacher
Kristin Martinez
Educational Background
B.A. Liberal Arts
Certifications: Elementary Education, English
Responsibilities at VVAA
Vice Principal
Grades 3 & 4
Serves As
Teacher
Hey, I’m the 3-4 teacher at VVAA. I love the outdoors: hiking, biking, surfing, etc. I grew up on the Central Coast and attendee’s Valley View when I was younger. I graduated with my bachelors in Elementary Ed from Southern Adventist University. I’m one class away from completing my MA in counseling. I love teaching my students about the importance of emotional intelligence and living a rich life.
Glasmine Ellis
Educational Background
B.S. Business Administration
M.S. ED Education
Certifications: Elementary Education, Business Administration, English, Religion, Principal
Responsibilities at VVAA
- English Language Arts Grades 5 – 10
- History Grades 5 – 10
- Hand Bells for Grades K – 4
Serves As
Teacher Homeroom Grades 5 – 6
Hello! When asked if I would like a puppy or a goldfish, I chose the latter. The serene beauty of a colorful fish swimming peacefully in close proximity to me is very calming. Until I can get to the ocean, this will suffice.
Ralph Edward Strunk
Educational Background
B.A. History
B.A. Psychology
M.S. Organizational Management
M.B.A. Healthcare Administration
Certifications: Elementary Education, History, Behavioral Science, Junior Academy Science
Responsibilities at VVAA
Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Foundations of Finance, Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Serves As
Teacher, Homeroom Grades 7 – 8
As a teacher for a number of years in both elementary and academy settings, I have worked in diverse locations from inner city Washington D.C to rural Eastern Kentucky.
In the academy setting, I worked as an academic counselor, work coordinator, facility manager, and teacher. In elementary education, I have taught in both small and larger schools.
I attended California State University Bakersfield for my undergraduate degree and hold a graduate degree from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Mount Vernon, Ohio. I took my teacher training and student teaching through Columbia Union College.
My philosophy is “with God all things are possible,” Matthew 19:26
Pastor Joshua Majors
Educational Background
B.A. Theology, Biblical Languages
Minor Physical Education
Responsibilities at VVAA
Physical Education for Grades 5 – 10
Serves As
Teacher
Bonna Shreve
Educational Background
A.S. Bookkeeping, Accounting, Office Administration
Certifications: Vocal & Instrumental Music Instruction
Responsibilities at VVAA
Choir for Grades 5 – 10, Music Lessons in Violin, Clarinet, Guitar, and Piano
Serves As
Teacher
Ruth Goodman
Educational Background
A.S. Early Childhood Education
Responsibilities at VVAA
Librarian, Reading Enrichment
Serves As
Librarian