ADMINISTRATION

The VCA Administration Team is here to support you in all areas of education. Major functions of administration include planning of school programs and activities, directing and executing school policies, organizing, coordinating, answering questions, keeping records, preparing reports, preparing school budgets, and so much more. 

  • WENDY CUNNINGHAM - PRINCIPAL

    Mrs. Wendy Cunningham has a BA in Music Instruction from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to joining VCA, she taught elementary band and choir and served as Vice Principal at Rincon Valley Christian School. In addition to serving as the VCA Principal, she will be directing band and choir. She is passionate about using the gift of music to the Glory of God! Mrs. Cunningham has three children at VCA. 

  • AMI KATZ - VICE PRINCIPAL

    Ms. Ami Katz has a BA in chemistry and a MA in Education, with emphasis in Educational Leadership, from Sonoma State University. Prior to joining VCA, she worked as science department chair at Santa Rosa Middle School and taught math and science in public secondary schools for eight years. In addition to serving as VCA Assistant Principal, she will be teaching 8th grade math and high school geometry. She is excited to be a part of Christian education and to support the staff in any way that she can. In her spare time she likes to cook, go hiking, and serve at her church.

  • ADRIA POOLE - REGISTRAR / OFFICE MANAGER - M - TH

    If you need anything, Adria is ready to assist in any way she can.


    Adria has a passion for Christian education. As our registrar, she guides families through the enrollment process. She loves being a positive influence in the lives of children and seeing them grow in the eyes of the Lord. 

  • NICOLE HARTLE - OFFICE ASSISTANT / ADMISSIONS

    If you need anything, Nicole is ready to assist in any way she can.


    Nicole is in our front office and will help you schedule a tour, get a band-aid, coordinate school picture day and so much more,. She always has a smile on her face, and loves getting to know all the students. 



  • KAREN RUSSELL - ACCOUNTANT

    Mrs. Karen Russell has a BS in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and minor in Biblical and Theological Studies from Biola University, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. After working 10 years in public accounting, she shifted her focus to serving the Lord in the nonprofit sector. For the past 5 years, she has been the accountant for Mt. Gilead Bible Camp, Rincon Valley Christian School, and Victory Christian Academy. She is grateful to serve in Christian education ministry alongside VCA's dynamic faculty and staff, and has two children at VCA. She loves Jesus, her family, friendships, and music.