Bonita

Laura Walmsley was born in Texas, but has been a California girl since she was a toddler. She met her husband, Robert, who was born and raised in San Diego in 2002. They have been married for 17 years and have 2 children together. Their son Gabriel is a 6th grader and daughter Marissa is a 4th grader.

Laura and Robert attend Bonita Valley Community Church regularly with their family. BVCC has been Laura's home church since she was 3 years old! Through the years she has participated as a group leader with MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Moms Connected, has worked in childcare for the MOPS moms, and every summer she co-leads "The Imagination Station" at VBS (Vacation Bible School). Laura currently leads a small group within Women's Bible Study.

2021-2022 was the Walmsley family's first year at HCS and their first year homeschooling! The Lord began stirring Laura's heart very strongly when public school shut down for her children in 2020. Immediately, God began to open doors that were drawing Laura towards the homeschool community, Even though it was not something she ever expected to be doing, she was obedient to the Lord's call and went "all in"! God orchestrated the transition so beautifully by reconnecting her with a high school friend who introduced her to HCS. She found a beautiful, welcoming, and supportive community at Bonita Class Day. It was the glue she needed to keep her faithful on this new journey. Laura is teaching "Hands on Science" this year and she is very excited to see how the Lord will use her in co-leading Bonita Class Day in the Fall!

Laura loves reading, art, gardening, all things wellness, anything vintage and movie nights with her family.

Jessica Valdez and her husband Felix will celebrate 24 years of marriage this year. They have lived in San Diego their entire life. Felix served in the US Navy, and Jessica served her church body as an Office Manager and Campus & Event Coordinator. They are the proud parents of 20, 18, and 11-year-olds. Their sons enjoy the culinary arts and fitness and attend Grossmont College and Grand Canyon University. Their daughter is in the sixth grade and enjoys drama and music. They own and operate their restoration and construction company. They are faithfully involved at Ocean View Church and currently are Sparky leaders in the AWANA program there.

New to homeschooling, Jessica has found community, accountability, encouragement, and support by being involved in Sports Clubs, Music, Drama, and Co-ops through Heritage.