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Patty is a long time faculty member at OVS, working as a teacher’s aide for Pre-K through 2nd grade for nine years and teaching primary art for the last seven years. She has also run the art program for OVS Summer Camp for the last five years. She is an artist herself, creating mosaics from broken China.…
Melinda is the ESL department coordinator and teaches all levels of ESL language arts and integrated studies. Additionally, she explores and coordinates global studies initiatives and field trips, and serves as a 7th grade advisor. Melinda enjoys camping, hiking, and swimming, therefore, being part of the Outdoor Education Program is a favorite aspect of her job responsibilities.…
Cindy anchors the high school math department, teaching AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Pre-Calculus, and serves as the math department chair. She also lives on campus and serves as a resident counselor in the girls dorm. Cindy joined OVS following a long career in public high schools. She is a Southern California native and attended Cal Poly Pomona where she earned a B.S.…
Doug began teaching at the OVS Upper Campus in 1997. While his primary focus has been to serve as a math teacher, Doug also taught Social Science and Physical Science courses. He has a passion for sports and has coached a number of different teams for OVS, as well as serving as athletic director for 8 years.…
A lifelong resident of Ventura County, Laurel received her undergraduate degree in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Thereafter, she entered Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles earning her juris doctor degree. Laurel passed the California State Bar Exam and joined the Ventura County District Attorney Office before leaving to practice civil litigation in Santa Barbara.…
Julie was born and raised in Ojai and she loves where she lives. She started working for the Ojai Valley School in 1981 as a driver and gardener. Four years ago an opening became available for the director of transportation and Julie was a natural choice to fill the position due to her experience, expertise, and length of time on staff with OVS.…
Carl served for 28 years the Head of School at Upper Campus and retired from that role in June 2017. He now assists with Development and Alumni Relations. Carl grew up at Ojai Valley School, and that has provided him a lifetime of opportunities to apply the OVS wholeness of life philosophy. His father, Robert G.…
Jody teaches Ceramics I and Ceramics II in the Fine Arts Department at the Upper Campus. An alumna and longtime resident of the OVS Upper Campus, Jody has a true love for the school. She has gained her ceramic education by attending Ventura Community College, Santa Barbara City College, apprenticing with Frank Massarella, as well as continuing her studies by participating in workshops two or three times a year.…
When the opportunity arose, Melanie jumped at the chance to pursue her passion for teaching. She has been a teacher’s assistant in the primary program since 2001. Melanie enjoys helping with the school’s plays and, for three years, she has been the after-school coordinator. She enjoys this position as it gives her ample time to get to know students of all ages and feel a part of the whole school.…
