PL Team
Our Vision
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](Administration-/About-Us/Professional-Learning/__ccms_cepicture_images/0cac2bcc-7bd5-4c38-b617-2ed9b474c545.png)
![GCC Priorities: Learning, Equity, Opportunities, Leadership, Well-being, Engagement](Administration-/About-Us/Professional-Learning/__ccms_cepicture_images/401d324b-419e-4a46-9e26-2ce4588c640c.png)
![Portrait of Dr. Heather Gold](Administration-/About-Us/Professional-Learning/__ccms_cepicture_images/f75cc849-4820-4429-abe5-06cf4d7193ca.png)
Heather Gold, Ed.D
Executive Director, Educational Programs
- Educational Program Responsibilities:
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Professional Learning and Growth
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Instructional Coaches
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Student Services and Special Education
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TK-12th Grade Independent Study and Virtual Programs
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High School Education
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- TK-8th grade seat-based schools admin and teaching experience
![Adrian Peer Professional Learning Coach (Math/Science)](Administration-/About-Us/Professional-Learning/__ccms_cepicture_images/4fb8a76e-4470-4f6d-ac79-bcb412e75d13.jpg)
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
- CAT certified BeGLAD trainer
- Master's Degree in Education from UC Davis
![Kimberly Hefferon Professional Learning Coach (ELA/ELD)](Administration-/About-Us/Professional-Learning/__ccms_cepicture_images/10112057-5bed-4bc4-9362-ac44e5e06e36.jpg)
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
- CAT certified BeGLAD trainer
- Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from UOP