Members of the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy faculty have been selected on the basis of academic credentials and their commitment to the goals of Christian education. All of our teachers have completed a college or graduate level teacher preparation program and most State of California Certified as well as being active members of a Bible-believing church. Our 10 teachers average over 15 years of teaching experience to the Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy.
If you would like to contact a teacher then please reach out to the School Office at (805) 688-3830.
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Mrs. Kerry Morgantini
Mrs. Kerry Morgantini Transitional Kindergarten
Kerry is a former Board member, was the Assistant Director of Buellton Rec, and has served as both a teacher and Assistant Director at the SY Presbyterian Preschool.
Early Child Education, Saddleback Community College Mission Viejo
KINDERGARTEN
Mrs. Valerie Madill
Mrs. Valerie Madill Kindergarten
AS, Early Childhood Education, Mt. San Antonio College
BS, Child Development/Child Life, University of LaVerne
California State Teaching Credential Program, University of LaVerne
FIFTH GRADE
Mrs. Shelly Leeson
Mrs. Shelly Leeson
Fifth Grade
AS in Early Childhood Education, Orange Coast College
BA in Elementary Education, Concordia University California
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Language Learner Authorization, Azusa Pacific University
Child Development Master Teacher Permit
SECOND GRADE
Mrs. Willow Wade
Mrs. Willow Wade
Second Grade
BA in Liberal Studies, California State University Channel Islands
THIRD GRADE
Mrs. Donna Davidson
Mrs. Donna Davidson
Third Grade
Over 30 years of teaching in Los Angeles and the Santa Ynez Valley
BFA Theater Dance, University of the Arts
FOURTH GRADE
Mrs. Bridget Morrell
Mrs. Bridget Morrell
Fourth Grade
BA in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, Oklahoma Baptist University California
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
FIRST GRADE
Mrs. Robyn Caplan
Mrs. Robyn Caplan
First Grade
BA Liberal Studies
California Lutheran University
SIXTH GRADE
Mr. Brian Sothcott
Mr. Brian Sothcott
Middle School Math, Science
BA in History, University of California Santa Barbara
SEVENTH GRADE
Mrs. Cassie Fitzgerald
Mrs. Cassie Fitzgerald
Middle School Language Arts
EIGHTH GRADE
Miss Heather Caughell
Miss Heather Caughell
Middle School Bible and History
BA in International Development Studies with a Minor in Education, University of California Berkeley
SCHOOL SECRETARY
Mrs. Kristine Gerend
Mrs. Kristine Gerend
School Secretary
BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Katy Duarte
Mrs. Katy Duarte
Business Manager
LIBRARIAN
Mrs. Betina Heron
Mrs. Betina Heron
Librarian, Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide, and Lunch Supervisor
TEACHER’S AIDE
Mrs. Keela Gregg
Mrs. Keela Gregg
Teacher’s Aide and Lunch Supervisor
TEACHER’S AIDE
Mr. Jeff DeForest
Mr. Jeff DeForest
Second Grade Teacher’s Aide and Lunch Supervisor
TEACHER’S AIDE / ELEMENTARY P.E.
Mrs. Kristy Gotschall
Mrs. Kristy Gotschall
T.K. Teacher’s Aide, Elementary P.E. and Lunch Supervisor
TEACHER’S AIDE
Mrs. Brynn Yeates
Mrs. Brynn Yeates
First Grade Teacher’s Aide and Lunch Supervisor.
READING RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Mrs. Lynnda Palmer
Mrs. Lynnda Palmer
Reading Resource Specialist