Jody has been the Director at Valley Christian Preschool since 2004 after relocating to California from Portland, Oregon. "Although I loved teaching in Portland, I knew that the Lord was directing my path to Valley Christian. I am so blessed to be part of such a wonderful ministry." A mentor teacher, Jody has been in the field of early childhood education for over 20 years. She has her Director’s Certification in Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Program from Vanguard University and Early Childhood Teaching Credential from Portland State University. Jody has developed early childhood curriculum and has taught preschool through Kindergarten as well as numerous summer camps. She truly has a heart for the little cherubs of Valley Christian Preschool and their families. Jody and her husband Rick have two wonderful sons and a menagerie of critters. She enjoys reading, camping with her family, and the Oregon and California coasts.

Jill has been with Valley Christian Preschool since 2002. This is a second career for Jill. She worked for many years in the telecommunications industry before accepting the position of Office Manager at the preschool. Jill says the best part of her job is getting to know all our little cherubs and their families throughout the school year.

Debbie has worked at Valley Christian Preschool since 2003. Her two children attend school at Valley Christian and her husband Doug is very active in the Worship Ministry. Debbie helps Jody manage all the special events for the preschool and uses all of her event planning skills to pull them off very successfully.

Mrs. Evans joined Valley Christian schools after retiring from a career in the industrial chemistry field. She has been the Closing Receptionist at the preschool since 2004. Mrs. Evans says her life experiences as a parent, grandparent, and Sunday school teacher are certainly helpful for being around the preschool cherubs that grace our halls. She feels blessed everyday to be around our students. Mrs. Evans' favorite pastimes are crossword puzzles, singing, and listening to music. Attending Sunday service and Bible study are essential parts of the week to her.

Joyce Wood has been part of the preschool staff since 2003. She enjoys helping plan and prepare snacks and lunch for the preschool. She is always looking for new "fun" food ideas and recipes. At home, her five children keep her busy, but she still finds time for her garden and her love of reading.