Shelly Raub is serving as co-dean with Lauren Ring. She graduated from Grand Canyon University with a MA in education administration and from Westmont College with a BA in political science. During her undergraduate years, she spent time working for Harvard University in Washington, D.C. as a researcher and lobbyist to fight human trafficking. As part of her career at Village Christian School, she has taught AP US government, 10th grade English, 11th grade US history, and 12th grade government. Currently, Mrs. Raub serves as the curriculum coordinator in the office of academic life. During the year, she collaborates with Mr. Endacott on projects including WASC accreditation, textbook adoptions, staff development, and student testing. Mrs. Raub also oversees the Senior Project.

Maria chose MSJ because she wants to become a lawyer and has a passion for helping underserved people. In her sophomore year she will take intro to legal studies and speech and debate. She will receive practicum points for serving on the Mexicali Mission trip, as well as for beginning an International Justice Mission Club on campus. In her junior year she will take AP English language, apply to servant leadership, and add courses in forensic science and psychology to her schedule. She will become a student leader for VCServes and will participate on the debate team. After her junior year she will attend the American Legion’s Girls’ State. Her Senior Project will be to volunteer for a legal group that assists foster children. She will take AP government and criminology, as well as serving as an ASB leader. She will apply to be in the honors program at the colleges of her choice.