Vacaville Christian
Stories
At Vacaville Christian School our students, alumni, faculty and families all have unique stories. Meet some of the people who contribute to our school history and make this a special place.
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The Curtis Family Story
For the Curtis family, choosing a school was about far more than academics. As parents raising three boys, Bryan and Cecelia Curtis wanted a place where their children could grow in both faith and learning while feeling truly known and ...
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Martin Elliott
Martin Elliott is the kind of student-athlete who leaves a lasting mark on a program, a campus, and the people around him.
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Dr. Valerie Marchione
For Dr. Valerie Marchione, teaching has always been more than a career. It is a lifelong calling rooted in a love of learning, a commitment to students, and a deep faith in God’s purpose.
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Rose Dean
For Rose Dean, teaching is more than a profession. It is a calling to help students grow academically, creatively, and spiritually.
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Steve Jacobs
For Steve Jacobs, teaching is not just a profession. It is a calling shaped over decades of experience, growth, and a deep desire to point students toward faith and purpose.
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Lisa Sietsema
For Lisa Sietsema, teaching at Vacaville Christian School is more than a role. It is a continuation of a journey that began years ago as a VCS parent.
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Alysson (Aly) Cochenour-Smith
Alysson Cochenour-Smith’s journey with Vacaville Christian School has come full circle. After spending 14 years as a student from preschool through graduation with the Class of 2013, she now serves on the same campus as an Extended Care teacher, investing ...
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Amanda Thomasson
New to Vacaville Christian School this year, Amanda Thomasson joined the faculty following her family’s move to California as part of a military transfer to Travis Air Force Base. What began as a relocation quickly became an unexpected opportunity to ...
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Hillary Campbell
Hillary Campbell brings both enthusiasm and structure to her work at Vacaville Christian School. Now in her third year, she teaches Geometry, Algebra I, and serves as the Associated Student Body teacher, a role that allows her to connect with ...
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Susan McIntosh
Susan McIntosh’s path into teaching was anything but predictable. What began as a calling to missions eventually unfolded into a lifelong journey in education, one that she now continues at Vacaville Christian School.