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Mitchell Salerno, Ed.D.
Head of School
mitchellsalerno@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.S. Chemistry, M.S.Ed. Secondary Education, Ed.D Leadership

FAMILY: Married to Alexis; Twin daughters at MVC

FUN: Golf, running, Pittsburgh sports

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Honoring our history and stewarding our leadership, vision, people, and programs.

Nikki Daniels, M.B.A.
Assistant Head of School
nikkidaniels@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. Political Science, MA in Business Administration

FAMILY: Married to Ryan; Mom to 3 elementary age students at Twin Lakes

FUN: Hiking, camping, labrador retrievers

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Inviting those who love our school to invest in what God is doing here.

Matt Coleman, C.A.A.
Director of Athletics
mattcoleman@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: BA in Biblical Studies from Louisiana Baptist University

FAMILY: Married, with two daughters currently at Monte Vista Christian

FUN: Hiking, watching sunsets with family, bonfires on the beach

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Enabling, enriching, and challenging them to pursue excellence, and to be fearless.

Josh Davis, M.A.

Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction
joshdavis@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: BA in Classical Studies & Political Economy; MA in Liberal Arts

FAMILY: Married to Kristen and blessed with three remarkable children

FUN: Cherishing my wife, playing with my kids, devouring ideas

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Encouraging teachers in achieving Christ-centered educational excellence.

Kim Dawes
Director of Enrollment Management
kimdawes@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in 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 students to reach their highest potential by:

Supporting students and their families in their search for a perfect fit.

Patty Gillig, M.S.
HS Dean of Students
patriciagillig@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. Psychology, M.S. Child, Youth, and Family Studies

FAMILY: A very understanding husband, and two great kids, both MVC Alum

FUN: Hiking local mountains, yoga, and gardening

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Promoting a dynamic environment where students may build upon their strengths.

Dave Johnson
Director of Marketing & Communications
davejohnson@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. Commercial Art
FAMILY: Wife & best friend Anna, 2 incredible daughters (1 MVC student)

FUN: Family, fishing, tennis, work

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Helping them find MVC and communicating consistently once they are here.

Steve Kiebus
Director of IT
skiebus@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: A+, Network+, MCPS, MCSA, MCTS, MCITP, SA, MCITP EA

FAMILY: Yes

FUN: Long walks on the beach, football fan (Patriots>Steelers)
I empower students to reach their highest potential by:
Providing them a technological framework to thrive in while here at MVC.

Caroline Kirchner
Director of Resident Life
carolinekirchner@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A.
FAMILY: Married to Dr. Kirchner, Mom of 3 daughters (twins who are alumni)

FUN: Singing in a barbershop quartet, gardening, sailing, traveling

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Creating a safe, optimistic, kind, and productive boarding community environment.

Morgan Matos
Director of Fine Arts
morganmatos@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. Theatre & Humanities, M.L.S. Master of Liberal Studies from Rollins College
FAMILY: Married to Jesse; Mom to Noah at MVC and Luke (Bradley Elementary).

FUN: Movies and theme parks with family

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Helping students discover and refine the God-given talents and gifts that they possess.

Carissa Medina
MS Principal
carissamedina@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. American Lit., M.A. Educational Leadership
FAMILY: Married to Rudy, 1 son (MVC student), 1 daughter (MVC alumni)

FUN: Traveling, cycling, reading, spending time with family and friends

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Valuing each student for who God has made them to be.

Susie Swing, M.A.
HS Principal
susieswing@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A. English, M. A. Education
FAMILY: Married to Dave, 3 daughters including 2 MVC alumni

FUN: Travel, time with my family, a day at the beach

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Reminding them they are uniquely created, capable, and "worth it!"

Nathan Talley M.S.Ed.

Director of Spiritual Development
nathantalley@mvcs.org

EDUCATION: B.A., M.A.
FAMILY: Wife Indra, 4 children (2 at MVC, 1 MVC Alumni)

FUN: I love tennis, poetry, traveling, and singing hymns

I empower students to reach their highest potential by:

Caring about their hearts, listening to them, and building a Christ-centered culture together.