Boarding Life
The Boarding Program is about creating a safe and caring environment, in which our students can reach their academic, social, and spiritual potential.
- MVC Administrator
Meet the MVC Boarding Staff
Eric Swanson-Dexel
Director of Boarding
ericswansondexel@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.S. in Social Science Secondary Education & Alternative History
FAMILY: Married coming on 25 years. We have three incredible daughters, and an amazing son-in-law.
FUN: Spending time with family, CrossFit training, drawing, reading, creative writing, and enjoying time outdoors.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Investing in individual students and creating a safe, diverse community for all boarding students to enjoy and excel in.
Isha Paul Ton
Assistant Director of Boarding
ishaton@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. in Office Management, M.A. in Business Management
FAMILY: Wife of Mr. Ton, mother of the very sweet and joyful one-year-old Levi Ton
FUN: Road tripping with family, enjoying time outdoors (especially in Yosemite), gardening, cooking, walks on the beach, learning about other cultures, new languages, and being with people!
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Caring about our students' hearts, listening to them, building a Christ-centered culture together, helping to organize unforgettable experiences for our boarding students and building an incredible community on campus to make our students feel at home.
Amy De Los Santos
Assistant Director of Boarding
amydelossantos@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.S. in Communications, B.A. in Bible
FAMILY: Wife to Jordan and mother to Virginia Bailey
FUN: Playing soccer, going to the movies, traveling, and playing board games.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Creating a welcoming, safe, and fun place for students to grow, learn, and mature.
Austin Jarvis
Boarding Staff
austinjarvis@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. in Digital Media, A.A. in Music Recording, A.A. in Sociology, A.A. in Liberal Arts
FAMILY: Two older sisters and a brother. My father, Don Jarvis, was interim fire chief for Aptos-La Selva Fire Station last year.
FUN: Surfing, jamming with bands, video games.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Believing in them and seeing the best in them.
Shelby McDonald
Boarding Staff
shelbymcdonald@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: B.A. in Psychology
FAMILY: I have 3 sisters and 4 brothers.
FUN: Traveling, painting, going to the beach, playing card games, shopping, camping, spending time with family and friends.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Creating a safe, fun, and inclusive space for all to grow, and by pointing all to Jesus and who He says we are.
Angelica Valencia
Boarding Staff
angelicavalencia@mvcs.org
EDUCATION: A.A. History, A.A Sociology, A.A. Liberal Arts, (In Progress) B.A Social Behavioral Science
FAMILY: I have 1 sister and 2 brothers.
FUN: I enjoy movie nights with friends and family, reading, traveling and walking at the beach.
I empower learners to achieve their highest potential by:
Loving them, valuing them, and being available to listen as they share their thoughts and discover their passions.