GVCS Leadership & Support Staff

Terri started out her career in education at the age of 20 when she drove solo from New York to California to teach middle school in the Los Angeles area. Nine years later, she relocated to Northern California and started a tutoring business. Shortly thereafter, she was offered and accepted a teaching position with a non classroom-based charter school. When she moved back to Southern California 11 years later, a group of parents asked her if she would open up a non classroom-based charter school for their children. Twenty years later, she has successfully lead Golden Valley Charter School. Golden Valley Charter School was the first charter to be authorized in Ventura County, despite the opposition of the County Office of Education at that time. Today, the Ventura County Office of Education is proud of the school’s academic achievement, strong fiscal management, and a reputation for serving students in a manner which provides an optimal educational opportunity for each student. She’s known amongst her peers to be a person of high standards, integrity, and a strong work ethic.

Terri loves outrigger paddling, snorkeling, fishing, exploring the caves and beaches of the Napali coast, swimming with turtles, dolphins, and whales, and anything else that keeps her either in or on top of the ocean.

Stephanie graduated with a BS in Business Administration and minor in Psychology. Upon graduation, she took a position in the corporate world where she remained for 8 years. Seeking a better work/life balance, Stephanie joined GVCS in 2009. She lives in Ventura with her husband and two young children. Stephanie enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and teaching Pilates. She also loves anything related to USC football!

Lori has been with GVCS since 2005. She lives in Ventura, CA with her husband. She is most happy when spending time with her son and family Texas, and enjoys traveling to new places in the Caribbean.