Science Teacher, Class of 2025 Co-Sponsor, National Honor Society Sponsor

Work Experience: Former College Professor at Adventist University of the Philippines, Oakwood University, Southwestern Adventist University; Contract Professor at La Sierra University and Walla Walla University.

Education: BS Chemistry; Adventist University of the Philippines MS in Chemistry University of Sto Thomas Philippines, ; Ph.D. in Biochemistry University of the Philippines Los Banos:Dissertation done at Kansas State University

Started at MVA: 2021

Why I chose to be a teacher: Teaching is my passion and I believe God called me to be a teacher.

Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom: “Traveling with my love ones and friends and looking at beautiful flowers and plants and taking care of my garden .”

My Favorite Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:5,6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not with your own understanding and He will direct your path.”

English Teacher and Class of 2027 Co-Sponsor

650-967-2324, ext. 1665

Education:

Pacific Union College, Bachelor of Arts in English

Standard Certification Endorsement in English, and  Junior Academy History, Music and Religion

 Started at MVA: 2017

 Why I chose to be a teacher:

“I have always enjoyed school and wanted to be able to positively impact students’ lives like my teachers influenced mine. Education allows us to broaden our perspectives while also learning about ourselves; I became an English teacher because, to me, literature is one of the best means for education and reflection.”

 Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom:

“I love to bake! I am working on perfecting macarons and would love to get better at cookie decorating.”

 My Favorite Memory Verse is:

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.”

“This verse was on a little wooden sign hanging in my parents’ room when I was a child so I committed it to memory early on. I love this verse because it expresses that God is in control and that He will lead us through anything we encounter if we stop relying on ourselves and simply trust Him.”

Chaplain/Bible Teacher

Education:

Southern Adventist University, Earned a degree in secondary education with endorsements in English and Religious studies.

 Started at MVA: 2025

 Why I chose to be a teacher:

“My experience in an Adventist high school had a profound impact on me, and ever since, I’ve felt a strong calling to give back to Adventist education. I’m passionate about praise and worship, and I love helping others see the Bible as an extraordinary work of literary art. My greatest desire is for people to come to know the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus Christ.”

 Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom:

“Books, music, and sharing good food with good company."

 My Favorite Memory Verse is:

Psalm 42:1 - "As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God."

Math Teacher, Student Association Sponsor

650-967-2324, ext. 1661

Education:

California State Monterey Bay – Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

 Started at MVA: 2016

 Why I chose to be a teacher:

“Work with kids, be an inspiration and leader for them.”

 Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom:

“Spending time with family and playing music.”

 My Favorite Memory Verse is:

Nahum 1:7 – “The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.”

This verse gives us hope.

MVA Registrar, Librarian, Technology Specialist, UC Scout Coordinator

Education: 
Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) - San Jose State University
BA English, writing - Pacific Union College
BA US History - Pacific Union College

Kristina is Mountain View Academy’s Librarian, Registrar, Computer Discoveries Teacher, Technology Specialist, and UC Scout Coordinator. She is an alumnus of MVA and strives to play a positive role in the education of this next generation of MVA students.

Ms. Ranz’s favorite verse:
“I called out to the Lord from my distress, and he answered me; from the belly of Sheol I cried out for help, and you heard my prayer.” Jonah 2:2 (NET)

Art Teacher, Language Lab Teacher, and Class of 2026 Co-Sponsor

Education:
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - La Sierra University 
Bachelors of Art in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Fine Arts - La Sierra University

Started at MVA: 2010

Why I chose to be a teacher: 
To contribute to my community, like many teachers did for me when I was a student. As an art teacher, I like to foster creativity, beauty and exploration in the world that God created himself.

Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom:
Eating delicious food!

My Favorite Memory Verse:
“Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7

P.E. Teacher, Athletic Director, and Class of 2026 Co-Sponsor

Education:

CSU Fresno - Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology (Physical Education) Fresno City College - Associate of Science: Biology

Started at MVA: 2022

Why I chose to be a teacher: To inspire students to live active lifestyles, with Jesus at the center of it all.

Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom: Spending time with family and friends, and playing sports.

My Favorite Memory Verse is: Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting”
 

Music Teacher

650-967-2324, ext. 1675

Education:

Southern Adventist University, Bachelor of Science in Music

 Started at MVA: 2025

 Why I chose to be a teacher:

“I think God has always been calling me to be a teacher, but I avoided the calling for a long time. I taught private music lessons for many years. Then, just when I needed it, God opened a door for me to work as a teacher. Even though it's not an easy job, I'm very happy to be a coworker with Christ.”

 Here is one thing that brings me joy when I am not in the classroom:

“Worship, hiking, cooking and baking, yummy food, my family, traveling, music, and a good cup of hot chocolate.”

 My Favorite Memory Verse is:

Psalm 132:3-5 "I will not enter my house, or get into my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."