Meet Our Faculty and Staff
Father Mark Gazzingan, Pastor
Mrs. Victoria Hinkle, Principal
Ms. Nichole Calabio, Vice Principal
Mrs. Mary Merten, Admin Assistant & Admissions
Ms. Celeste Viray, Preschool Director
Ms. Chris Takita, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Norkia Abe, Preschool Teacher
Ms. Gabrielle Fincutter, Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Diane Andrion, Kindergarten Instructional Aid
Mrs. Carolyn D'Cruz, 1st Grade Teacher
Sr. Marie Hopp, 1st Grade Instructional Aid
Mrs. Jill Van Huystee, 2nd Grade Teacher
Ms. Leah Timpe, 3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Regina White, 4th & 5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mr. Jacob Contreras, 8th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mr. Kevin Carroll, 6th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mrs. Monica Dolci, Art Teacher
Mrs. Surbhi Garg, 7th Grade Homeroom Teacher
Mr. Jim Merten, Athletic Director
Mr. Carlos Cabrera, Facilities Manager
Mr. Guadalupe Vargas, Facilities Assistant
East Foothills Berryessa in San Jose
216 Students Preschool to 8th Grade
158 Families
13 Credentialed Teachers, 5 With M.A.s
96% of Students are Catholic
Ethnicity Breakdown:
Asian 69% // Multiracial 10% // Caucasian 9% // Hispanic 9% // African-American 1% // Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 1%
High School Readiness:
St. Victor School prepares students to be successful at the high school of their choice. The strength of our program is demonstrated in the advanced courses into which our graduates are accepted at:
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Archbishop Mitty High School
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Bellarmine College Preparatory
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Independence High School
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James Lick High School
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Notre Dame High School
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Piedmont Hills High School
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Presentation High School
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Saint Francis High School
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Valley Christian High School
Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs)
As a Child of Faith, a St. Victor graduate will:
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Know the beliefs of the Catholic Church and participate in Catholic practices and traditions
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Practice and model Christian values in daily living
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Develop an awareness of social justice in the school community and the world
As a Lifelong Learner, a St. Victor graduate will:
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Use his/her knowledge and skills and transfer his/her learning to other subjects
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Ask questions when he/she does not understand
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Think independently when he/she does not understand
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Think independently and apply problem-solving skills
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Speak and write clearly and correctly
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Study independently and collaborate with others
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Develop a desire to grow and learn beyond St. Victor School
As a Caring and Responsible Citizen, a St. Victor graduate will:
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Commit to service and social justice
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Show respect towards self and others
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Appreciate cultural diversity and the arts
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Exhibit an awareness, concern, and involvement in his/her community