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.