Our Mission Is To Partner With Parents To Educate, Develop, And Nurture Students For A Life Of Christ-centered Excellence In Academics, Christian Character, And Servant Leadership.
Preschool Staff
Sharon Baker
Sharon has been at VCA since 2014 and holds an A.S. in Child Development. One of her favorite aspects of working with preschoolers is witnessing their growth and development throughout the year. She especially enjoys playing with them and observing how their imaginations unfold. In her free time, Sharon loves hiking, flying trapeze, and skydiving. She has a deep affection for animals, and meeting new preschoolers always brightens her day. Sharon also went on a mission trip to Africa, where she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and posed for a picture at the summit, proudly wearing her VCA shirt!
Kailey Brace
Teacher KK (Kailey) has been with VCA since 2004. She loves working with preschoolers because of the joy she sees in children as they experience their first year of preschool. It’s a special time of growth and discovery for them. Outside of the classroom, Teacher KK enjoys watching football and basketball, and she’s always up for getting lost in a good book.
Sheena Daquioag
Sheena has been with VCA since 2000. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies/Teacher’s Education, an A.S. in Child and Family Studies, an A.A. in Social Behavioral Science, and an Associate Teacher Permit. Sheena has a beautiful and amazing family, including her mom, two sisters, a brother-in-law, a nephew, and three dogs! She loves spending time with her family and friends, watching a good movie, enjoying good food, and making things glittery and sparkly. However, her biggest passion is working out! She is a 90KG Master Powerlifter and placed 3rd in the IPL Powerlifting World Championship. She recently broke her state squat record with a lift of 162.5kg (358.25lbs)!
Her favorite thing about VCA is the loving and supportive community. She believes God is working in the hearts and minds of everyone here.
Kayla Knight
Miss Kayla joined our preschool teaching team in 2022 and is our Kindergarten Readiness Teacher. She prepares our oldest preschool students for academic success, helping them build a strong foundation for their future education. She loves participating in our weekly Chapel and worshiping alongside our students and staff. Her favorite part of teaching preschool is witnessing those “light bulb” moments when everything clicks for her students.Kayla has two adorable twin sons who are students at VCA, and they certainly keep her on her toes! When she’s not teaching, Miss Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and going to Lake Tahoe. She’s always willing to lend her time and creativity to help her fellow coworkers, making her a valuable team player.
Lauren Little
Lauren, born and raised in Southern California, moved to Napa in 2021 to work at Connolly Ranch Education Center. She earned her Early Childhood Education units at Citrus Community College and enjoyed studying education and Biblical studies at Biola University. Her favorite part of Early Childhood Education is witnessing the children’s creativity in play and the learning opportunities that naturally arise from it. She is passionate about showing kids the love of Jesus through stories, play, and crafts.
Lauren's gentleness and willingness to help are invaluable assets to the school community. In her free time, Lauren enjoys hiking, camping, cooking new recipes with her husband, Jacob, and spending quality time with her family and church community.
Sage Rong
Sage is a Jesus-loving Christian, raised by two parents who came from humble beginnings and instilled a strong work ethic in their children. She has been with VCA for 7 years as a preschool teacher, having been a student at VCA from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Alongside her full-time role, Sage has earned over 33 credits in Early Childhood Education, among other subjects. Sage takes great pride in the opportunity to show her students the love of Jesus every day. In her free time, she enjoys camping, off-roading, and vacationing with friends at her family property on Atlas Peak. Her favorite thing about VCA is that it is a place where students experience Jesus daily, not just in the lessons, but in the teachers, classrooms, and peers around them.Her favorite Bible verse is Esther 4:14: “Perhaps you were created for such a time as this.”