Mr. Quentin Moore has a BA and MA from Pacific Union College (Angwin, CA) and a California Teaching Credential for Biological Sciences and German. For 41 years he taught at Redwood Adventist Academy in Santa Rosa, teaching every kind of science and mathematics you can think of. He loves the family-like atmosphere of a small Christian school, and we are thrilled to have him in the VCA family!

Ms. Melanie Pickard graduated magna cum laude with honors from Pacific Union College, Angwin, California. She has a degree in History and a minor in Math. She taught high school for six years and was chair of the Math Department at Santa Rosa Christian School. She has tutored high school and college students for fifteen years in algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, history, and social studies. 

Mrs. Sara Viss has a BA in Secondary Education from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. She has over 10 years experience teaching English from 7th through 12th grade, as well as teaching creative writing and journalism. She is passionate about helping students see Christ in the written word and to reflect Him in their own creativity. Mrs. Viss has three children at VCA.

Mrs. Kristi Schuetz has always had a passion for the performing arts and enjoys sharing that with others. She served with her husband in youth ministry for over 10 years and loves working with teens. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production and Screenwriting. She has worked as a Producer for large scale, corporate events for many years, giving her experience working with theatrical teams in theaters around the country. She is married to VCA’s Bible teacher, Mr. Schuetz, and they have a sweet 5 year old son, Ezra. Mrs. Schuetz has loved working with the kids and is excited to continue to help them hone their skills, find confidence, and have fun on stage.

Mrs. Whitney Winters a native of South Lake Tahoe, but her husband and she moved to Santa Rosa from the Carolinas six years ago. Her educational background is primarily at the University level, with a year of teaching Jr. High at Spring Hills Christian. She instructed basic, intermediate, and advanced courses on Spanish language, literature, culture and history at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2009 until her first son was born in 2016. During that time, she received her M.A., passed her Ph.D. comprehensive exams and was beginning work on her dissertation when God called her to pause her studies to focus on her family. She loved working with students again this past year teaching English and History at Spring Hills, and is overjoyed to begin teaching Spanish at Victory Christian Academy. Her husband and she have strong backgrounds in Academia, and they are passionate about using education to glorify God.

Mrs. Gabriela Reyes is a Spanish-speaking native and loves teaching. She worked for The Salvation Army non-profit organization for six years and taught Sunday school for toddlers, middle school-aged bible groups, teens groups, and adult bible studies. She received her B.A. in Political Science with the idea to continue in the law field until God showed her that she loved teaching. She has also tutored in many subjects like math, Spanish, and more, for several years. Mrs. Reyes and her family, husband, and daughter, are happy to support and participate in your child’s learning journey.

Mr. John Alfter has BS degrees in Chemistry and Criminal Justice with Criminalistics Emphasis from Weber State University, Ogden, UT.  He started his teaching career as a substitute teacher at Victory Christian Academy the last quarter of the 2022-2023 school year.  The Lord led Mr. Alfter to VCA, leading to his retirement as a Criminalist Supervisor from the California Department of Justice after 26 years of State service. He also previously retired in 2011 from serving 25 years with the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Alfter desires to share with students God’s amazing knowledge, wisdom, and glory in our awesome universe He created, revealed to us through the sciences and mathematics, and to inspire students’ interests. 

Mrs. Wendy Cunningham has a BA in Music Instruction from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to joining VCA she taught elementary band & choir and served as Vice Principal at Rincon Valley Christian School. In addition to serving as the VCA Head-Of-School, 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 who have now graduated from VCA.

Ms. Kim Bratton has a BA in Music Education, with a Choral Emphasis, from the University of the Pacific, Conservatory of Music.  Prior to joining VCA, she was the choral director for the Mendocino Unified School District for 23 years. She taught Elementary, Middle and High School Choir, as well as holding leadership positions in the district.  She took her Middle and High School Choirs to National Music Festivals all over the United States, including New York City and Carnegie Hall. In addition to serving as the VCA Vice Principal, she will be directing the JH/HS Choir Program and leading Student Council. Kim also has a certified Therapy Dog, Yellow Lab named Bailey,  who has been working at school for several years and she is excited to share him with students and staff at VCA. She has a passion for teaching children and sharing Gods love through music. She is thrilled that God has led and called her to VCA!

Mr. Clint Shamblin has many years of experience working with teenagers. He graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a BA in youth ministry, and while attending Seminary to get his Masters of Divinity, he worked full time as a youth pastor. He also played college football for 4 years and has always been passionate about athletics. His goal is not simply to teach physical education, but to build character and resilience into the young men and women that come through his class. 

Mr. Joe Mitten is working for us right now as a P.E. teacher and Athletic Director-in-training.  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education, from California Baptist University in Riverside, California. He aims to encourage and inspire an active lifestyle through sports and exercise, as well as create an inclusive and uplifting environment for students of all developmental levels. He's shadowing and co-teaching this semester in preparation for the Fall, and we're just so grateful to have him, he really has a heart for students and for the Lord!