Primary Faculty
Mrs. Bailey started her OVS career as an elementary student. She adored her years growing up at the Lower Campus and graduated from eighth grade in 1998. Since she was a young student, Mrs. Bailey had always wanted to work at OVS. She started as a teacher’s aide, taught in Summer Camp, served as a resident counselor for girls, and taught in the Learning Center before becoming the Pre-Kindergarten teacher.…
Ms. Belgum leads the Animal Science and Barnyard program for students in grades PK-3 and in 2025-26 will also teach a new Land & Climate curriculum for students in grades 4-5. Her interest in animals, horses especially, started when her grandfather brought her to see his racehorses at the age of 4. Since then she has had a variety of riding experience.…
Mrs. Campbell has taught primary, elementary and middle school art at the Lower Campus for nearly a decade. She has also run the art program for OVS Summer Camp and she is a working artist herself, frequently collaborating with other Ojai artists who often support the program as visiting instructors. Mrs. Campbell lives in Ojai with her husband, Scott.…
Ms. Cosio teaches Elementary Spanish at the Lower Campus. She holds a BA in Spanish and Linguistics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Ms. Cuccio has been a teacher’s assistant in the primary program since 2001. She enjoys working with our youngest students in the PreKindergarten class, and also helps with the school’s plays. She has also worked during Summer Camp and assisted with after-school care. She enjoys getting to know students of all ages and feels a part of the whole Lower Campus.…
Mrs. Floyd serves as the Director of Student Services and Curriculum at the Lower Campus. In this role, she oversees curriculum development for grades PK-8, coordinates teacher mentoring programs, assists with student assessments, liaises with different departments and manages disciplinary issues. Mrs. Floyd has held various teaching and administrative roles over her years as an educator.…
Ms. Funk joined Ojai Valley School three years ago, first as a substitute teacher, then as the Lower Campus librarian and in 2025-26 is stepping into her own classroom teaching Fourth Grade. She has an AS degree in Child Development and a BA in Early Childhood Studies from California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI). Outside of the classroom, she loves spending time outdoors – especially camping, going to the beach, and hiking.…
Mr. Lang teaches woodshop to students in grades PK-8 and serves as the Fine Arts Coordinator at the Lower Campus. Born and raised in the Ojai Valley, Mr. Lang brings local knowledge of the environment into the classroom. His parents were both long-term faculty members at OVS, so his experience at the school is deeply rooted throughout his entire life.…
Mrs. Woll serves as the Athletic Coordinator and P.E. teacher for the Lower Campus. She has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physical Education, years of experience working with children, and a passion for wellness and disease prevention. Having the opportunity to impact children and create fun habits is what excites her most about this role.…