John Moran holds a Master’s of Education degree from Harvard University. He has held key leadership positions in both business and education over the last 20 years. Most notably, he was the Principal of a Christian High School in Boston, the Major Account Director for an international staffing firm and the Associate Dean of an Assemblies of God University. He is a published author and motivational speaker. He has been involved in ministry for over 16 years, including evangelism, discipleship, preaching and missions. He is competent in Spanish and fluent in Portuguese.

Jeri Schall is the principal of Valley Christian Elementary School. She began with the 1996-97 school year after serving one year as vice principal. Jeri is a native of Wichita, Kansas, and has a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State University. She holds administrative credentials with Association of Christian Schools International and has taught for over twenty years in public and private schools.

Jody has been in the field of Early Childhood education for over 20 years. She has her Director’s certification for Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Program from Vanguard University and has her Mentor Teacher and Early Childhood Credential from Portland State University. She is presently working on her Early Reading Specialist credential. Jody has developed early childhood curriculum and has taught preschool through Kindergarten as well as numerous summer camps. She truly has a heart for all of her little cherubs and their families.

Larry Lopez is a graduate of San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Geography. He currently attends Chapman University for his Masters of Education in Leadership and Administration. Larry has been involved in ministry to junior high and high school students since 1985, as a youth pastor, teacher and administrator. Prior to coming to Valley Christian Schools, he spent 15 years as a science, Bible and PE teacher along with being the administrator of a Christian school in the area. His passion for excellence is demonstrated through his leadership and the development of his teaching team. Larry is the co-director of Shaker’s Basketball Camp in Fremont that is in its 13th year. Athletics has always been a part of his life whether playing on a collegiate/semi-professional level or in city leagues. Larry, his wife and 3 children have been actively involved in the Bay Area community for the past 16 years.