Meet Our Administration & Staff
Administration
Nikki Daniels, M.B.A.
Head of School
nikkidaniels@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Political Science, M.A. Business Administration
FAMILY: Married to Ryan; Mom of three MVC Mustangs
FUN: Hiking, camping, labrador retrievers
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Inviting those who love our school to invest in what God is doing here.
Susie Swing, M.A.
Assistant Head of School
susieswing@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. English, M.A. Education
FAMILY: Married to Dave, 3 daughters including 2 MVC alumnae
FUN: Travel, time with my family, a day at the beach
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Reminding them they are uniquely created, capable, and "worth it!"
Gretchen Cortes (Alumna, Class of '98)
Chief Advancement Officer
gretchencortes@mvcs.org
FAMILY: Married to Armando for 24 years; Mom to Angelina ('20), Marissa ('22), and Sophia ('25).
FUN: Reading on the beach, all things basketball, and hosting gatherings with family/friends
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential through:
Building relationships, hospitality, communication, fundraising, and strategic planning initiatives.
Scott Leggett
Chief Operating Officer
scottleggett@mvcs.org
FAMILY: Married to his best friend, Jenny, for nearly 30 years and has three children.
FUN: Travel, golf, cook, and play music while enjoying the fun and laughter of friends and family
Matt Coleman, C.A.A.
Director of Athletics
mattcoleman@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Biblical Studies
FAMILY: Married, with 2 daughters who are MVC alumnae
FUN: Hiking, watching sunsets with family, bonfires on the beach
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Enabling, enriching, and challenging them to pursue excellence, and to be fearless.
Morgan Perez, M.L.S.
Director of Fine Arts
morganperez@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Theatre & Humanities, M.L.S. Master of Liberal Studies
FAMILY: Married to Manuel; Mom to Noah (MVC grad), Luke (MVC student), and McKenzie
FUN: Movies and theme parks with family
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Helping students discover and refine the God-given talents and gifts that they possess.
EDUCATION: B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, M.A. Education
FAMILY: Married to best friend, Kendra
FUN: Hiking, mountain biking, traveling, and skiing
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Getting to know each student and help them learn how they have each been uniquely gifted by Jesus.
Carissa Medina, M.A.
Middle School & Lower Grades Principal
carissamedina@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. American Lit., M.A. Educational Leadership
FAMILY: Married to Rudy, one son and one daughter (both MVC alumni)
FUN: Traveling, cycling, reading, spending time with family and friends
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Valuing each student for who God has made them to be.
FAMILY: Married to Stephen Bigger, and mom to 2 Australian Shepherds
FUN: Doing anything outdoors, nature, jogging, birdwatching, gazing at sunrises and sunsets
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Rejoicing always no matter what, praying continuously, and giving thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess. 5:16-18
Business Office Lead
stephaniedaniele@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.S. Journalism
FAMILY: Married to Ryan, mom to Taye
FUN: Board games, reading, hiking, hammocking
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Performing key administrative functions that effectively and efficiently help faculty and staff achieve and sustain operational and Christ-centered excellence.
Kim Dawes
Director of Admissions, Boarding Program
kimdawes@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.S. Management/Marketing
FAMILY: Married to high school sweetheart - 3 kids, all graduates of MVC
FUN: Fun-in-the-sun with family & friends (houseboating especially)
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Supporting students and their families from around the world in their search for a perfect fit.
Arleita Dirne
Director of Financial Aid
arleitadirne@mvcs.org
Work Experience: Over 20 years of business experience in non-profit Christian education
FAMILY: Happily married for over 30 years with 1 son and 2 grand-babies
FUN: Travel, Music, Event Co-ordination
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Facilitating the financial aid application and disbursement process.
Jeff Herring
Middle School Dean of Students
jeffherring@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Liberal Studies, California Teaching Credential, M.A. Special Education & Elementary Education (in progress)
FAMILY: Married for 30 Years to Kelly, and proud father of three daughters - Kourtney (27), Maggi (25), and Jacklyn (17)
FUN: Avid reader and sports fan (especially NCAA sports), love to hang out with family, play games, and learn
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Constantly reminding them of their core identity - we are children of God - and knowing individual students' strengths and challenges as a means to differentiate to promote representation, engagement, and expression.
Laramie Holtzclaw
DP Coordinator
laramieholtzclaw@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Literature, M.A. Humanities
FAMILY: One wife, four children, one cat, one hamster, and a stupid little dog.
FUN: Hiking, fishing, sitting at the beach, falling asleep while listening to baseball games
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Holding them accountable for the little things, and then pointing them to the eternal things.
Steve Kiebus
Director of IT
skiebus@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: A+, Network+, MCPS, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, SA, MCITP EA
FUN: Long walks on the beach, Patriots fan
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Providing them a technological framework in which to thrive while here at MVC.
EDUCATION: M.A. Theology; B.S. Legal Studies; California Teaching Credential (3 subjects); ACSI Professional
FAMILY: Married to Rachael; Dad of two, including one current Mustang.
FUN: Creating (podcast host, author, chef, woodworker)
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Crafting indelible curriculum that impacts the learner well beyond the classroom.
EDUCATION: BS Counseling and Psychology
FAMILY: My parents live in Greenfield where I grew up, and I also have three younger brothers. I love being close in proximity and relationship with my family. We always look for a reason to get together. I also have a dog named Buccs, who is 3 years old and full of energy.
FUN: I enjoy being active. I try to start most days with a 5 a.m. workout which helps keep me happy. I also am a huge coffee nerd and have every coffee brewing apparatus known to man. Having downtime to go on a hike or watch football is fun for me.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Giving them opportunities to lead. In those opportunities, there will come success that we will celebrate and failure that will lead to growth.
Matt Rader, M.A.
Dean of Students
matthewrader@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Youth Ministry, M.A. Christian Ministry Leadership
FAMILY: Married to Kim, 2 daughters (MVC alumnae) and a son (MVC student)
FUN: Family, hiking, camping, fishing, cooking
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Encouraging them to contribute to creating a culture of valuing and loving others.
Director of Marketing & Communications
anasilvestre@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Communications & Business
FAMILY: Married to Matthew, 4 fun kids (two MVC students)
FUN: Spending time with my people, chasing sunsets with a good charcuterie board; I love bringing people together.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Collaborating with staff and faculty so that we can serve students and families in our given roles and gifting, while strategically communicating with external and internal communities about the impact and value of MVC.
MYP Coordinator & Dean of Curriculum
amberwest@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Literature, M.A. Teaching
FAMILY: Married to Jesse with two current MVC students and many furry babies
FUN: I love to see community thrive and spend time building it, usually sitting around campfires, dinner tables, and church altars.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Co-laboring with teachers as we strive together to love and inspire our students
Director of Student Services
mallorywilliams@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. Family and Human Services, M.A. Social Work
FAMILY: Proud mom of two.
FUN: Cheesy Christmas movies, chocolate tasting, and time with family
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Supporting them along their High School journey and helping create a plan to continue reaching their potential into their future.
Administrative Support
Ashley Bose
Admissions Associate
ashleybose@mvcs.org
Beth Bigger
Campus Rentals Manager
bethbigger@mvcs.org
Amy Coleman
High School Administrative Assistant
amycoleman@mvcs.org
Nicole Hermosillo
Operations Assistant
nicolehermosillo@mvcs.org
Melissa Morales
Middle School Administrative Assistant
melissamorales@mvcs.org
Alyssa Munchinsky
Marketing & Communications Specialist
alyssamunchinsky@mvcs.org
Deanna Ortega
AR & Student Billing
deannaortega@mvcs.org
Marjorie Schmidt (Alumna, Class of '97)
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
marjorieschmidt@mvcs.org
Kira Tellez
Academic Resource Center (ARC) Front Desk
kiratellez@mvcs.org
Karley Vazquez
Marketing & Communications Intern
karleyvazquez@mvcs.org
Katie Woodford
Athletics Administrative Assistant
katiewoodford@mvcs.org
