Mindy Donley

Professional Biography:
I graduated from San Jose State University in 1994 with a B.A. in Child Development.  While in college I worked at a preschool in Los Altos as a teacher’s aide, then as a head teacher, and eventually as the director for one year.  I also served as our church’s preschool coordinator for 2 years. My responsibilities included tasks like scheduling teachers, planning meetings, ordering curriculum, teaching Sunday School, attending board meetings, meeting with parents, and planning the annual outreach Christmas program for the preschool department.

Personal Biography:
I grew up in Cupertino and attended Faria Elementary school and Monta Vista High School.  I have one sister who lives in Illinois with her husband and 3 children.  My husband, Gregg moved here from Michigan, and we met in Yosemite.  We have been married for 15 years and have 3 children, all of whom attend SJCS.  Keegan is in 6th grade, Jensen is in 3rd grade, and Macey is in 1st grade. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, swimming, doing puzzles, and traveling, especially to Disneyland!  Our family loves Jesus, and we worship at Westgate Church.

Christian Philosophy of Education:
I consider it a blessing to work in a Christian school and also a fantastic responsibility to share the love of Jesus to the kids and their families.  The Bible tells us, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.  These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. “  It is exciting to be able to weave Christ into all aspects of life, including what we teach at school.  You don’t have to look very hard to find Jesus in every part of our day—not just in chapel, but in science, in history, at lunch time, and out at the playground.  It is a privilege to be able to set a Biblical foundation for these kids, to plant a seed that will grow into something beautiful and fruitful as they continue this journey of life and learning.