Mission

Val Verde aims to cultivate equitable, safe & inclusive learning spaces that  honor its community's diverse cultural & linguistic backgrounds and perspectives by fostering mutual respect and  human dignity for all. Through Civic Engagement, students thrive as productive global critical thinkers, who are encouraged to recognize their influence, and are invited to proudly share their unique perspective and voice to stand for social justice. 

Carla de la Torre EdD, Educational Equity Department Director

Monica Reita, Secretary III

 &  &Dual Immersion Program Available at:

Triple Crown Elementary School (Kinder - 5th Grade)

Deni Seagrave, Principal


Mead Valley Elementary School (Kinder - 5th Grade)

Corby Warren, Principal


Sierra Vista Elementary School (6th Grade)

Tara Kim, Principal


Lakeside Middle School (7th & 8th Grade)

Dr. Shresia Kenney, Principal

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Social Justice 

Resources at a Glance:

VVUSD District-Wide Diveristy, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives Main Resources Deck

Key Components to ensure Just & Equitable Learning Environments

Equity via Restorative Justice in Education

The Val Verde Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Daniel Whitfield, Director of Risk Management, 975 W. Morgan Street, 951-940-6100 x10672, awhitfield@valverde.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Daniel Whitfield, Director of Risk Management, 975 W. Morgan Street, 951-940-6100 x10672, whitfield@valverde.edu; and Section 504 Coordinator: Steve Coelho, Director of Child Welfare & Attendance, 975 W. Morgan Street, 951-940-6100 x10468, scoelho@valverde.edu.