Faculty
The fundamental component of student success at Villanova is our dedicated faculty. Villanova Prep employs approximately 50 faculty, support staff, and administration to provide an outstanding community-based education for its students. Nearly all of the faculty and administration possess advanced degrees and/or California teaching credentials, as well as many years of experience at Villanova.
To support an individualized learning environment, teachers regularly give personal attention to students. All faculty members offer daily assistance outside the regular school day; they are readily accessible to mentor and assist students.
Administration, Faculty, and Staff
Mrs. Christa Bandringa: (Art in Western Culture, Drawing and Painting, Publications) BA Southern Oregon University, Ashland, MA University of California, Santa Barbara, 12 years teaching experience, 8th year at Villanova.
Ms. Kathy Bennett: (Speech, Intro to Writing), BS University of California, Santa Barbara, TESOL certificate, clear CA credential - multiple and secondary, 20 years teaching experience, 18th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Jessica Benson: Guidance Counselor, BA Mount St. Mary's College, 7th Year at Villanova.
Mr. Jermaine Britton: Aquatics Director (Fitness for Life) Head Coach Water Polo, Surf and Swimming. BS California State University, Bakersfield, MA University of Phoenix. 8th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Jeanne M. Brown: Director of Development. BA SUNY Plattsburgh, 21 years non-profit fundraising experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mr. Timothy Bunce: California Scholastic Federation (AP English 12, English 12) BA University of the Pacific, MA California Lutheran University, 29 years teaching experience, 28th year at Villanova.
Ms. Jessica Cerda, Resident Assistant, BA Whittier College, 1st year at Villanova
Mrs. Cheri Colborn, (Hon AlgebraII/Trig, AlgebraII/Trig), Assistant Girl's Soccer Coach, B.S. Cal State Channel Islands Psychology, M Ed. Candidate National University, 5 years teaching experience, 2nd at Villanova.
Mr. Joel Conary: Director of Technology, BA Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, MA Loyola Marymount, 6 years experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mrs. Jane Cotti: Director of Educational Resources and Technology, National Honor Society, (Computer Graphic Design) BA Loyola Marymount University, MA California State University, Long Beach, 22nd year at Villanova.
Ms. Valeria De Luna, Resident Assistant, BS St. John's University, Staten Island, New York, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mr. Virgil P. Evans: (Latin) BA Loyola University, BD Kings College, University of London England, BA University of California Santa Barbara, Pupil Personnel Services Credential, CA. Secondary Teaching Credential Life (History and Social Sciences) CA. 23 years teaching and administrative experience, 3rd year at Villanova.
Dr. Nan Freitas: (Spanish I, Spanish III, Spanish IV), BA University of Montana, MA / EdD. Pepperdine University, 38 years teaching experience, 21st year at Villanova.
Mr. Brian Grisin: (Religion 9/11) Varsity Boys Tennis Coach, Varsity Boys Golf Coach, JV Girls Basketball coach. BA / MA St. John's Seminary, Los Angeles Archdiocese ReligionTeacher Certification, 12 years teaching experience, 14th year at Villanova.
Mr. Walter Han: (AP Statistics, Honors Pre-Calc, Pre-Calc), BS UCLA Electrical Engineering (Regents Scholar), MA Mathematics Education, New York University. 4 Years Teaching Experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mr. Tyler Hart: Director of Admission, BS California State University Channel Islands, MA Azusa Pacific University, 8th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Julie Hedrick: (English 9, Honors English 9) BA, Occidental College, CA teaching credential English, 13 years teaching experience, 5th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Carol Hoffer: Headmaster, BA Miami University, Ohio, MA University of San Francisco, MA California State University Northridge, 33 years of teaching and administrative experience; 2 years previously at Villanova, 4th year returning to Villanova.
Mrs. Kumiko Irion: (Japanese I, II, III, IV) BA / MA National Taiwan University, 27 years teaching experience, 18th at Villanova.
Mr. Eric Johnson:(Physics) Bachelor of Science, Physics, cum laude (1994) Prairie View A & M University, Texas
Master of Science, Theoretical Physics (1998) University of Minnesota. 11 years teaching experience, 3rd year at Villanova.
Mrs. Donna Jones: (Physical Science and Chemistry) BS/ MS University of Waterloo, CA Credential Science, 22 years teaching experience, 6th year at Villanova.
Sister Timothea Kingston, C.S.C: Academic Counselor. BA MS Admin. Mt. St. Mary's College, Los Angeles. California Administrator Services Credential, California Multiple Subject Credential, 58 years teaching/administrative experience, 11th year at Villanova.
Mr. Joshua Kruse: Campus Minister / Dean of Resident Students, BA Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, 8th year at Villanova.
Dr. Sun Lee: (AP Calculus AB & BC, Advanced Math) BS University of California, Davis, MS University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley, 4th year returning to Villanova.
Mr. Matt Mallon: (Modern History/ US History) Assistant Football Coach, BA California Lutheran University, MA Loyola Marymount University, 7th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Terry Maulhardt: (Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Astronomy) BS Loyola Marymount University, California Clear Credential in Biology and Chemistry, California Lutheran University, 9th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Sonja Montiel: Director of College Counseling, BA UC Santa Barbara, MA UC Santa Barbara, 11 years private college counseling experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mr. Ricardo Olivares, Director of Resident Life, BS University of California Riverside, MA Concordia University, MA Candidate National University, 20 years experience teaching, athletic director, and administration, 1st year at Villanova.
Sister Catherine Osimo, C.S.C.: (Religion 12) BA Saint Mary's College, MA Mundelein College, DMin San Francisco Theological Seminary, 40 years teaching/administrative experience, 10th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Susan Pennington: (Hon English 10, English 10, Genre Writing), B.A. English, Eastern Illinois University, M.A. Political Science, Eastern Illinois University, M.A. English, University of Missouri, 13 years teaching experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Mr. Todd Roe: Resident Assistant, California Baptist University, Kinesiology, 3 years resident life experience, 1 year at Villanova.
Mr. Dennis Rice: Assistant Headmaster for Academics, MA University of California, Berkeley, MEd Antioch University, 38 years teaching/ administrative experience, 5th year at Villanova.
Mr. Daniel Rios: (English 11, AP Language and Composition), BA Loyola Marymount University, MA Candidate Loyola Marymount University, 3 years teaching experience, 1 year at Villanova.
Mr. Brian Roney: (US History/ Modern History/AP Psycology) ASB Director. BA University of California Santa Barbara, MEd Azusa Pacific University, 12 years teaching experience, 7th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Carmen Seligman: (Spanish II, Honors Spanish II, Honors Spanish III, AP Spanish IV) BA Mount St. Mary's College. 20 years teaching experience. 9th year at Villanova.
Ms. Deborah Smith: Assistant Director of Admissions, BA University of San Diego, 4th year at Villanova.
Mr. Michael Stumpf: Assistant Headmaster for Student Life, BS Indiana University, MS Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH. 17 years teaching / administrative experience, 8th year at Villanova.
Ms. Jacqueline Urband (Biology, AP Biology) BA University of Montana, BS in Education University of Maryland, 23 years teaching experience, 1st year at Villanova
Mrs. Nancy Ventura, C.P.A.(Inactive): Director of Financial Affairs, BS California State University, Northridge, 20th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Anna Walsh: (Civics/Economics/US History), BA University of California Los Angeles, MA candidate University of California Santa Barbara, Global Studies. 3 years teaching experience, 2nd year at Villanova.
Ms. Laura Wells: English Language Support Teacher, BA University of Houston, 13 years teaching experience, 5th year at Villanova.
Mrs. Tracey Williams-Sutton: (Drama, Choral Ensemble) BA Brigham Young University, MA California State University, Northridge, 18 years teaching experience, 9th year at Villanova.
Mr. Jon Wyers: Director of Athletics, Summer Programs and Web Development, Head Varsity Boy's Basketball Coach, BS California State University, San Diego, Single Subject CLAD Infused California Teaching Credential in Physical Education, 6 years teaching/administrative experience, 4th year at Villanova.
Mr. Joseph Yamauchi: Resident Assistant, BA Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, 3rd year at Villanova.
Sr. Rachel Yourgules, I.H.M.: (Religion 10) BA California State University, Dominguez Hills, MA University of San Francisco, 41 years teaching/administrative experience, 4th year at Villanova.