Meet Our Leadership

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Jacqueline Garza, Head of School, is passionate about classical Christian education and childhood development. As such, Jacqueline oversees all activities involving spiritual, strategic, and financial leadership for Veritas Academy.  Jacqueline holds an MBA from Babson College FW Olin School of Business, and a BS in Biology from Minnesota State University, Moorhead.

Jacqueline has been married for 16 years and her son and daughter are current students at Veritas Academy. Jacqueline enjoys reading, playing tennis and piano, but most of all spending time with her family.

Amila and her husband have been married since 1998, and have five children: Rebecca. Joshua, Surina, Anastasia, and Emma. Their family feels much smaller now with just two children remaining at home!  

God called her family to Christian classical education in 2004, when their oldest daughter began kindergarten. In 2009, she began teaching at the K-12th grade levels in a variety of classes: science, writing, Latin, history, grammar, logic, and rhetoric. 

Since 2019, she has been adapting curricula and training teachers and parents in the homeschooling community. Prior to teaching, she earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from UCSD (1995) and worked as a researcher at UCSD, Salk Institute, and Hybritech (a biotech subsidiary of Lilly).

Amila is committed to time-tested principles of cultivating wisdom and virtue through academic pursuit. She is humbled and excited to witness God’s work in the lives of children who are educated to discern Truth, Goodness, and Beauty! 

Anna was born in Honolulu, Hawai’i and moved to San Diego in 2018 with her husband. She graduated from the University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu with a bachelor’s degree in Humanities and a concentration in History. She found her vocation as a teacher while working as a flight instructor, and after becoming a mom to her daughter, was led to pursue education rather than aviation. She also has many years of experience working with children through volunteering in children’s ministry and evangelism. She is passionate about sharing her love for Christ and her interests in history, literature, and nature with her students. In her free time, Anna enjoys traveling, camping, and hiking with her family.

Michelle is an enthusiastic teacher dedicated to young people, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Baylor University, with a minor in religion. With over 20 years of diverse educational experience, including homeschooling her own children using traditional, Charlotte Mason, and Neo-Classical models, Michelle excels in connecting with students. 

Actively engaged with high school youth through her church and Urban Youth Collaborative, Michelle values diversity in her interactions.

Beyond teaching, Michelle finds inspiration in health, hiking, art, and urban gardening, which enrich her educational approach.  She looks forward to continuing to make a difference at Veritas and helping students achieve their potential.

Hanna-Sue Gloger prioritizes personal relationships and Spiritual growth in her students. The Lord placed the calling of ministry on Hanna-Sues heart when she was seventeen and in 2021, Hanna-Sue realized her mission and passion was teaching.  With a BA in Communications and Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, she aims to educate in a way that is clear and Biblical.  While teaching 1st grade in Texas, Hanna-Sue was given opportunities to lead and pave the way in creating and facilitating curriculum that was hands on and engaging for her students. Hanna-Sue has a passion for creative thinking and hands on learning.

Hanna-Sue and her husband got married in February 2024 then moved cross country from East Texas to San Diego. She enjoys playing games, going on walks and spending with her family on back home on the farm.

Johanna Bradley was born in Poway, California, and is the second oldest of 7 siblings. With an Associate of Arts degree from Grossmont College, she has over ten years of teaching experience home educating her own children, five years of experience teaching in a classroom, and over twenty years of experience working in children’s ministry. 

With a passion for guiding young minds, Johanna brings enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to the classroom. She creates an environment where students thrive, explore, and grow, through engaging lessons with a biblical worldview, and meaningful interactions, Johanna aims to inspire a lifelong love for learning.

Bethany’s love for music began at age seven, taking lessons from her grandmother, Helen, and growing up surrounded by a musically gifted family. She started teaching private lessons at 14 and opened her own studio in 1997. After earning her B.A. in Music from Christian Heritage College (now SDCC) in 2001, she pursued further studies in music education and has taught at a public school in Chula Vista since 2002.

Bethany continues to offer private instruction in piano, voice, guitar, and ukulele. Her favorite piano styles include classical, ragtime, and contemporary lyrical, while her vocal interests span classical opera, hymns, and worship music. She also writes original worship songs and sings in the choir at Shadow Mountain Community Church.

She is thrilled to be teaching at Veritas and hopes to inspire her students with a love for Jesus, a heart for worship, and a deep appreciation for musical excellence across the centuries.