Our Staff and Faculty
Dedicated Educators Committed to Student Success
At Livermore Valley Academy, our faculty and staff are the heart of our learning community.
Each member is passionate about education and dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. With a strong focus on personalized learning, our team works tirelessly to meet the unique needs of each child.
Meet The Owners
Ms. Ferishta Kulaly
- Co-Founder, Owner
- fkulaly@mylva.org
Mr. Lee Corsis
- Co-Founder, Owner
- lcorsis@mylva.org
Ms. Henna Kulaly
- Co-Founder, Owner
- hkulaly@mylva.org
Meet The Administrative Staff
Ms. Vanessa Hernandez
- Academic Director & Slingerland Certified Teacher
- vhernandez@mylva.org
Ms. Kerry Gardanier
- Slingerland Program Director & Slingerland Certified Teacher
Email
Ms. Carol Prince-Hunter
- Director of Admissions & Office Manager
- cprincehunter@mylva.org
Ms. Sherry Drake
- Chief of Staff
- sdrake@mylva.org
Meet The Teaching Staff
Ms. Narissa Sanchez
- Pre-K
- nsanchez@mylva.org
Ms. Sarah Tully
- Kindergarten
- stully@mylva.org
Ms. Priya Kothari
- 1st Grade
- pkothari@mylva.org
Ms. Tara Perez
- 2nd Grade
- tperez@mylva.org
Ms. Day Buttler
- 3rd Grade
- dbuttler@mylva.org
Ms. Maayan Ohayon
- 4th Grade
- mohayon@mylva.org
Ms. Cori Crofts
- 6th Grade
- ccrofts@mylva.org
Ms. Kjel Deakin
- Middle School, Social Studies, ELA & Leadership
- kdeakin@mylva.org
Mr. Viplav Dodeja
- Middle School, Math & Science
- vdodeja@mylva.org
Ms. Anita Banu
- Middle School, Math & Science
- Abanu@mylva.org
Coach Kevin Bellot
- Physical Education
- kbellot@mylva.org
Ms. Massy Arellano
- Spanish & Physical Education
- marellano@mylva.org
Ms. Taya Bhavsar
- Elementary Art
- tbhavsar@mylva.org
Ms. Lisa Molina
- Slingerland Teacher
- lmolina@mylva.org
Ms. Karen Taylor
- Slingerland Teacher
- ktaylor@mylva.org
Meet The Support Staff
Ms. Morgan Kibbe
- Supervision
Email
Ms. Negah Kulaly
- Aide
- nkulaly@mylva.org
Ms. Diana Popal
- Supervision
- dpopal@mylva.org
Ms. Pearl Rodriguez
- Supervision
- prodriguez@mylva.org
Mr. Alfredo Aguilar
- Supervision
- aaguilar@mylva.org
Expertise in Diverse Learning Styles
Our educators are not only knowledgeable but also skilled in employing various teaching methods. We proudly feature Slingerland-certified teachers who specialize in supporting students with language-based learning differences. This expertise allows us to tailor our instruction to individual learning styles, ensuring that all students receive the attention and guidance they need to succeed.
Join Our Vibrant Community
We believe that a strong educator-student relationship is key to achieving academic success. Our dedicated faculty and staff are here to support your child every step of the way. If you’re ready to join a community that values education and growth, we invite you to explore Livermore Valley Academy further.