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

FIRST GRADE
Mrs. Robyn Caplan

Mrs. Robyn Caplan

First Grade

BA Liberal Studies

California Lutheran University

SECOND GRADE
Mrs. Amy Tagles

Mrs. Amy Tagles

Second Grade

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

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

SIXTH GRADE
Andrea Ullman

Mrs. Andrea Ullman
Middle School Math and Science

SEVENTH GRADE
Mr. Brian Sothcott

Mr. Brian Sothcott

Middle History and Bible

BA in History, University of California Santa Barbara

EIGHT GRADE
Mrs. Cassie Fitzgerald

Mrs. Cassie Fitzgerald
Middle School Literature and Language

SCHOOL SECRETARY
Mrs. Kristine Gerend

Mrs. Kristine Gerend
School Secretary

BUSINESS MANAGER
Mrs. Katy Duarte

Mrs. Katy Duarte
Business Manager

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC & BUISNESS AFFAIRS
Beth Tinsley

Mrs. Beth Tinsley
Director of Academic and Business Affairs

LIBRARIAN / YEARBOOK EDITOR
Mrs. Keela Gregg

Mrs. Keela Gregg
Librarian, Yearbook Editor, Third Grade 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. Taylor Henderson

Mrs. Taylor Henderson
Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide 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