Staff & volunteers

Meet Our Team

The leaders, educators and volunteers who pour into our stars every day.

Ms. S, Sylena

Ms. S, Sylena

Executive Director & Founder

Youth & Community Development | Educator

Ms. S. is the visionary founder as well as an employee of VVSD. She is an Educator, Author, Legal Associate, and credit specialist. She uses her trainings, experiences, and expertise to help youth make healthy choices and clear pathways for their future.

Mrs. P. Jones

Mrs. P. Jones

Licensed Educator & Mentor

Educator at BHS | Benedictine University Alumna

Mrs. Jones is an alumna of Benedictine University. She has been an Educator at BHS for over 10 years and has built a great rapport with many students while motivating them to complete high school and advance their education. She continues to support students in our program by mentoring them to be successful leaders.

Mrs. R. Shelton

Mrs. R. Shelton

Mentor & Licensed Therapist

Social Worker | Junior Stars Parent

Mrs. Shelton is a mentor and parent of a former Junior Stars member and BHS graduate. She is a social worker and runs an organization to help students with autism. For the past four years, she has participated in many of our activities on and off campus as well as mentored students to make positive choices.

26–27 Intern

Coming Soon

Our intern will be announced soon. Stay tuned to meet the newest member of our team!

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