Arlene Muir

Professional Biography: 
I graduated from Grand Rapids Junior College as a licensed vocational nurse. After practicing at a local hospital in Grand Rapids, MI for a couple years, I moved to Hawaii.  I had the privilege of working at Queen’s Medical Center, a teaching hospital with a medical school.  I was able to take further training to work in ICU where I stayed for the majority of the 12 years that I lived there.  In 1984 I came to California and worked at Stanford Medical Clinics until 1996. 

I took a 2-year hiatus from work to welcome my second child into the family through the foster-adoption program.  Attempting to get back into a nursing position, God led me to a job at SJCS.  It was such a blessing to be able to use my skills, be close to my children, and have work hours that matched their school hours. In 1998 I began working in the office as the bookkeeper and have worn many hats since, including office secretary, front desk receptionist, admissions director, and school nurse.  As the school has been blessed with growth so has the office staff support.  I am now the office manager and Human Resources coordinator for the school, and it’s my job to know where everyone and everything is to help SJCS run smoothly.

Personal Biography: 
I grew up in Byron Center, Michigan. My five siblings and their families continue to live there. I have two children, both of whom attended SJCS from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade.  My daughter Lauren is now living with my family in Michigan while she is going to college.  My son, Chris, is attending high school in Mountain View.  I spend my recreational time in my garden, hiking, going to the beach or visiting friends.  Exploring new areas by going on road trips is one of my favorite things to do.  Seeing places like El Capitan in Yosemite makes me appreciate the awesomeness of God and his creation.  I am a member at Peninsula Bible Church—North, and I enjoy my time there a great deal.

Christian Philosophy of Education:
Helping families raise their children in a Christ-centered environment, whether in the home, church, or school has always been a priority to me.  At SJCS, we seek to provide our children a firm foundation of Biblical teaching so that with God’s help they will have the wisdom and tools necessary to live effectively in this world for which God has charged us to care.   I hope that in helping to manage the school’s resources, I can assist in making San Jose Christian School the most dynamic school it can be.  I strive to exemplify the mission of our school anytime I interact with people both inside and outside our school community.