John Moran | Superintendent of Schools

Pastor Moran holds a Master’s of Education degree from Harvard University. He has held key leadership positions in both business and education over the last 20 years. Most notably, he was the Principal of a Christian High School in Boston, the Major Account Director for an international staffing firm and the Associate Dean of an Assemblies of God University. He is a published author and motivational speaker. He is a licensed minister and has been involved in ministry for over 16 years, including evangelism, discipleship, preaching and missions. He is competent in Spanish and fluent in Portuguese.

Larry Lopez | JR & SR High School Principal

Larry Lopez is a graduate of San Diego State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Geography.   He currently attends Chapman University for his Masters of Education in Leadership and Administration.  Larry has been involved in ministry to junior high and high school students since 1985, as a youth pastor, teacher and administrator.  Prior to coming to Valley Christian Schools, he spent 15 years as a science, Bible and PE teacher along with being the administrator of a Christian school in the area.  His passion for excellence is demonstrated through his leadership and the development of his teaching team.  Larry is the co-director of Shaker’s Basketball Camp in Fremont that is in its 13th year.  Athletics has always been a part of his life whether playing on a collegiate/semi-professional level or in city leagues.  Larry, his wife and 3 children have been actively involved in the Bay Area community for the past 16 years.

Aaron McNeal | JR & SR High School Dean of Students

Aaron serves as the Dean of Valley Christian Junior/Senior High School and Interim Youth Pastor at VCC. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education from the Stockton School of Theology and a Master’s Degree in Christian Theology at Bible Based School of Theology in Stockton.  Aaron has served in the ministry as a Youth Pastor for the past four years and has taught Bible at Valley Christian Schools and various Bible studies and classes within the church.  Aaron has always had a passion for God and the youth; he considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to introduce the love of Christ into the lives of our future leaders and ignite a fire in them for our Lord and Savior.  Aaron and his wife Mia are both natives to the Bay Area; they have been blessed with two young boys, Josiah and Elijah. 
 

Jeri Schall | Elementary School Principal

Jeri Schall is a native Kansan. She graduated from Wichita State University earning her B. A. in Elementary Education and is currently enrolled in graduate school pursuing her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Administration. She has been an educator for over thirty years, first having taught in the classroom, then as vice-principal, and for the past 15 years, as Principal of Valley Christian Elementary School.  Under her leadership, the school was awarded the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award in 2004. The Blue Ribbon award is considered the highest honor an American school can achieve. Valley Christian Elementary also became accredited by A.C.S.I. and W.A.S.C. under her direction. Miss Schall is passionate about the education of children.  It is her desire that each child achieve his or her God-given potential. Reaching their academic, social, physical, emotional and spiritual capacity for development is her calling and privilege.

Jody Boggs | Preschool Director

Jody Boggs has been in the field of Early Childhood education for over 20 years. She has her Director’s certification for Developing and Administering an Early Childhood Program from Vanguard University and has her Mentor Teacher and Early Childhood Credential from Portland State University. She is presently working on her Early Reading Specialist credential. Jody has developed early childhood curriculum and has taught preschool through Kindergarten as well as numerous summer camps. She truly has a heart for all of her little cherubs and their families.