Shannon has been in athletics and Christian education since 2007. She earned her Master’s of Science degree in Sports Management from Liberty University and holds her ACSI teaching credential. She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. She has coached multiple championship sports teams from football and track to competition cheerleading. She is an experienced physical educator and strength and conditioning teacher who is excited to bring her knowledge and skills to KVCS. She is passionate about using sports as the vehicle to glorify God and educate and train young men and women to live lives of service and dedication to the Lord.

Miss. Clift joined the KVCS team in 2020 as a Junior High Teacher. She graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelors degree in Political Science with a minor in History. She has taught a variety of history classes since 2018, including World Geography  and US History. Miss. Clift looks forward to helping her students fall in love with history and to showing them God's hand in human affairs since the beginning of time. She hopes that her students will grow to love school and the Lord!

Mrs. Dusich is a graduate of San Jose State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and minors in Chemistry and Mathematics.  She has been a homeschooling mom for 13 years, educating her three eldest children from preschool thru 8th grade. In addition, she is passionate about children's ministry, serving as a teacher for almost two decades. She is very eager to impart her love of learning and love for Jesus to her students.

Ms. Fetterly graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She also has an AA in Early Childhood Education from Diablo Valley College, and is pursuing an ACSI elementary credential. She has been working in Christian education for 10 years, which gives her so much joy. Leading students in the joy of discovering what God has for them is her passion.

Mrs. Gonzalez has been teaching here at King's Valley since 2001. She enjoys teaching her students to succeed in reading, writing, and speaking a second language that will further deepen their cultural knowledge.

Mrs. Gould graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Studies from Cal State University, Fullerton. She is blessed to have worked in Children's and Youth ministry for more than 20 years and believes that faith and learning go hand-in-hand. Mrs. Gould, her husband, and two sons are excited to be a part of the family at King's Valley.  Her desire while teaching is to bring integrity and God's love into the classroom and see these taken out into the world. 

Dr. Gualderama holds a BA in Science and a Doctorate in Optometry. He worked as an optometrist for many years but felt a calling from the Lord to enter Christian School Education. In 2008 he launched his teaching career at Pacific Bay Christian. Dr. Gualderama enjoys working with children and in the classroom. He feels a commitment and passion for helping students grow academically and spiritually. He is looking forward to helping his students become life long learners and lifelong followers of Christ. 

Mrs. Hertzfeldt graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in child development.  She is blessed to have worked with children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities for the past 20 years.  She is looking forward to sharing her passion for children's literature and fostering a lifelong relationship with Christ.

Mrs. Hildreth received her BA with a double major In Psychology and Bible from Bethany Bible College. She has taught for over 20 years at King's Valley. In that time, she's been involved in nearly every elementary level and in the preschool running the successful Jump Start program.

Mrs. Johnson joined the Kings Valley Christian School and LifeChurch community in 2017. Also in 2017 she graduated with a BA in Language from San Francisco State University which realized her path to be part of the KV community in an academic realm. Her passion lies in teaching our elementary students about their value as tiny humans and encouraging them to aim high for their future by instilling in them an unshakeable self-worth and sense of pride in their achievements through structure, positive reinforcement and a big splash of fun and creativity.

Mrs. Johnson received her Master’s in Biology and Education from reputed universities in India and has over 10 years of teaching experience. She is excited to inspire her students to discover, experience the World of STEAM education, and integrate with Biblical worldview. She aspires to kindle young minds to develop creativity and problem-solving skills through fun hands-on activities.

Miss Kirchner is a graduate from Liberty University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She holds a California state teaching credential, Virginia state teaching credential with a middle school English endorsement, and an ACSI license. Miss. Kirchner firmly believes in creating a warm, welcoming classroom environment in which every student can thrive. Her goal is to ensure that each student reaches their full academic potential and grows in their walk with the Lord.

Mrs. Klobas-Henning has been an educator since 2006 and had taught a wide range of different grade levels. She earned her bachelors degree in Psychology from Saint Mary's College of California as well as her multiple subject teaching credential. She feels extremely bless to be part of the King's Valley Family and looks forward to guiding and directing her students towards success.

Mr. McAuley graduated from California State University East Bay with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with the Teacher Preparation Concentration. Mr. McAuley has a passion for guiding students in growing their minds and spirituality and has been working in schools and churches his entire life. He is elated to have the opportunity to educate students on biblical truths and conventional knowledge in his classroom at Kings Valley Christian School. 

Mrs. McAuley graduated from California State University East Bay and earned her bachelors degree in Psychology. Mrs. McAuley has worked in Christian settings, teaching young children biblical truths for many years. She has a passion for building students up in their faith and knowledge. She looks forward to seeing them grow in these ways!

Mrs. Noonan graduated from Fresno State with a BA in Home Economics/Family Studies Emphasis and with a minor in Spanish and Psychology. She was in full time ministry with college students and always found ways to use her gift of teaching to serve others. Since 2014 Mrs. Noonan has been a guest teacher in public and private schools and found her niche with elementary age children. She has a special place in her heart for learning about other cultures and languages and desires to pass along as she teaches. 

Mrs. Redman has taught Reading Intervention primarily in kindergarten for the last six years in the Antioch School District. She attended Cal State East Bay where she received a BA in Liberal Studies with a minor in Childhood Development and a California State Teaching Credential. Prior to that she was a youth group leader in her church for over 10 years where she taught, mentored, counseled and encouraged youth. She is eager to continue to foster the love of learning to her students as well as the desire to seek the Lord in all they do.

Mr. Charles is a theatre enthusiast with experience in both Shakespearean and Musical Theatre. He has been serving as Vice President of the Diablo Theatre Company since 2015. He has also been involved with assisting with costuming and garment maintenance for KVCS's Broadway shows. Additionally, Mr. Charles has been volunteering for King's Valley since 2012. He is currently the Director of the Performing Arts department at King's Valley. 

Mrs. Shermak is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, where she majored in Music with a double-emphasis on both piano and voice. Recently, while working with disadvantaged students in Antioch, she realized her passion for classroom instruction. Returning to school herself, she is currently a student at Western Governors University, where she is majoring in Special Education and will graduate with dual credentials. Mrs. Garcia has an extensive history teaching music in both private and classroom settings. 

Mr. Steele has a bachelors degree from Epic Bible College in Ministerial Studies with an emphasis in Youth. He has been a youth leader in his local church for over 6 years and enjoys teaching children about the bible and the love of Jesus. He looks forward to helping the students of KVCS develop a strong relationship with Jesus and to grow in their academic knowledge. 

Mr. Van Liew piloted the King's Valley band program in 2014. In the fall of 2016, he joined the staff in a bigger role as the band program continues to expand into the junior high! Besides working with the band, Mr. Van Liew is also a talented artist specializing in watercolor. His passion is to help each student find their musical talent!