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Our Vision

Our Vision

Transformative Learning, Empowered Leadership
 
Empowering transformative learning and leadership, we aspire to be at the forefront of educational innovations, redesigning the learning experience for students while fostering a community where every student thrives and our impact echoes through generations.
 
Portrait of a GCC Graduate outlining the vision we have for our students
GCC Priorities: Learning, Equity, Opportunities, Leadership, Well-being, Engagement
Portrait of Dr. Heather Gold

Heather Gold, Ed.D

Executive Director, Educational Programs

  • Educational Program Responsibilities: 
    • Professional Learning and Growth 
    • Instructional Coaches
    • Student Services and Special Education 
    • TK-12th Grade Independent Study and Virtual Programs
    • High School Education
  • TK-8th grade seat-based schools admin and teaching experience
Adrian Peer Professional Learning Coach (Math/Science)

Adrian Peer

Professional Learning Coach (Math/Science)

  • Instructional Coach for TK-8th grade at GIS
  • 10 years classroom experience in 3th-5th
  • Student Centered Coaching certified
  • Building Thinking Classrooms trainer
  • ACE certified BeGLAD trainer
  • Master's Degree in Education from UC Davis
Kimberly Hefferon Professional Learning Coach (ELA/ELD)

Kimberly Hefferon

Professional Learning Coach (ELA/ELD)

  • Literacy coach YCUSD
  • 15 years experience teaching ELA, ELD, history, AVID, and reading intervention in TK-12th grade
  • Student Centered Coaching certified
  • GATE certified
  • ACE certified BeGLAD trainer
  • Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from UOP