Nova McCarthy - Faculty and Staff Directory
Ojai Valley School is located on two campuses in Ojai, CA.
- The Lower Campus (grades PK-8) is located at 723 El Paseo Road.
- The Upper Campus (grades 9-12) is located at 10820 Reeves Road.
- Please call (805) 646-1423 for information or access the staff directory below.
Biography
Ms. McCarthy joined the Lower Campus faculty in August 2026 after teaching art for the past few summers at OVS Summer Camp. Ms. McCarthy, or Ms. M as the students know her, brings a passion for art, music, and learning to her classroom in the Pearson Center for the Arts. She is graduate of Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor’s of Music and Vocal Performance, with an emphasis on Music Theory and Composition. She has more than 25 years of experience as an arts educator, and previously taught in Medford, Oregon. Ms, McCarthy is also an alumna of the Lower Campus.