F.A.S.T. stands for Family and Staff Team. In a traditional setting, schools will often have a PTA or PTO. Vibrant Minds Charter School has created F.A.S.T., which involves all stakeholders -- scholars, staff, and parents. The primary mission of F.A.S.T. is to promote family involvement in the co-creation of VMCS and its vision for a strength-based approach to teaching and learning. F.A.S.T. coordinates volunteerism, mentoring, and fundraising.
PRESIDENT, JENNIFER CENTA
Jennifer Centa is a founding parent at Vibrant Minds Charter School. She has been involved with FAST since its beginning in August 2015. Jennifer has served on the Family and Staff Team (FAST) as President, Event Coordinator, Historian and Treasurer. Jenn is excited to work with the FAST team again this year and help create exciting events, fun meetings, and successful fundraisers. She is especially excited to help make memories for our scholars and families at VMCS.
Jennifer and her husband Tim, along with their family, moved from Colorado to California seven years ago. When searching for an elementary school for their children, Jennifer and Tim wanted a school which offered outstanding academics as well as field trips and an after-school program. A school where scholars could learn new skills such as art, cooking, woodshop, computer coding, music, robotics, technology, performing arts as well as the GATE Program. They found all that and so much more at Vibrant Minds Charter School.
All four of the Centa children have graduated or are currently attending VMCS. Jackson is a freshman in high school, Natalie is in the 8th grade, Kaitlyn is in the 7th grade and Sophia is in Mrs. Megill’s 1st grade at VMCS.
Jennifer’s professional experience includes more than 13 years as a Marketing Director for a Regional Shopping Mall in Colorado. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Graphic Design as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism/ Advertising from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Jenn has designed the Vibrant Minds Charter School yearbook for the past 6 years and has also created many flyers for our school events. Jenn enjoys camping with her family, traveling to new places, going to the beach, and cooking delicious food. Jennifer is very excited about our school. “It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to volunteer and serve our families and staff at Vibrant Minds Charter School. I am excited to see its continued growth and I cannot wait for its future success!”
Go Labradors! Woof! Woof! Woof!
Jennifer and her husband Tim, along with their family, moved from Colorado to California seven years ago. When searching for an elementary school for their children, Jennifer and Tim wanted a school which offered outstanding academics as well as field trips and an after-school program. A school where scholars could learn new skills such as art, cooking, woodshop, computer coding, music, robotics, technology, performing arts as well as the GATE Program. They found all that and so much more at Vibrant Minds Charter School.
All four of the Centa children have graduated or are currently attending VMCS. Jackson is a freshman in high school, Natalie is in the 8th grade, Kaitlyn is in the 7th grade and Sophia is in Mrs. Megill’s 1st grade at VMCS.
Jennifer’s professional experience includes more than 13 years as a Marketing Director for a Regional Shopping Mall in Colorado. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Graphic Design as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism/ Advertising from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. Jenn has designed the Vibrant Minds Charter School yearbook for the past 6 years and has also created many flyers for our school events. Jenn enjoys camping with her family, traveling to new places, going to the beach, and cooking delicious food. Jennifer is very excited about our school. “It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to volunteer and serve our families and staff at Vibrant Minds Charter School. I am excited to see its continued growth and I cannot wait for its future success!”
Go Labradors! Woof! Woof! Woof!
VICE-PRESIDENT, MARINA CANCINO
Bio coming soon
TREASURER, YVETTE LAVALLE
Yvette LaValle is a founding parent of Vibrant Minds Charter School. She has been a part of F.A.S.T for 6 years, serving in various leadership positions. Yvette is a parent to two scholars and has been on staff as a Program Specialist for 3 years. Yvette's background is in education for over 20 years. Yvette enjoys traveling with her family and DIY projects.
SECRETARY, ISABEL DOMINGUEZ
Isabel Dominguez has two daughters currently at Vibrant Minds, Abby (2nd grade) and Lexy (Kindergarten). For the past two years, she volunteered on the FAST Board at Vibrant Minds Charter Schools. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting our scholars’ education and school experience.
Isabel is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skyland Property Management. She is responsible for all the company’s financial functions, including but not limited to accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Her career spans more than 14 years of varied experience in property management and financial management. Isabel graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Emphasis in International Business and Marketing. She joined the Real Estate profession and obtained her California Real Estate License.
She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
Isabel is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Skyland Property Management. She is responsible for all the company’s financial functions, including but not limited to accounting, audit, treasury, and corporate finance. Her career spans more than 14 years of varied experience in property management and financial management. Isabel graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with Emphasis in International Business and Marketing. She joined the Real Estate profession and obtained her California Real Estate License.
She enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
WAYS AND MEANS CHAIRPERSON, JESSICA AGUILAR
Jessica Aguilar was born and raised New England girl at heart. She moved to CA right after college and couldn’t resist the sunshine. A few years after moving to CA, she met her husband, and local SBCO Fire Captain, Omar. Together they have lived in Anaheim for over 6 years. They have two young boys: Declan (6 years old), who is in Kindergarten and enjoying his first year at Vibrant Minds, and Bryce (16 months old), who will hopefully be able to start VM in 2025. In her spare time, she love spending time with her family doing any outdoor activities from skiing to golfing, bike riding to hiking, traveling, and just relaxing at the beach.
Professionally, her background is in Sales, Marketing and Fundraising Management. Previous to her current role, as Director of Brand & HR for Vanity Belle, a bridal beauty company; She was a Divisional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 10 years. She have a passion for executing spectacular events, a keen eye for details, and believe whole-heartedly in the power of community giving.
She is appreciative and honored to be nominated for this role on the FAST committee. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting their kids’ education.
Professionally, her background is in Sales, Marketing and Fundraising Management. Previous to her current role, as Director of Brand & HR for Vanity Belle, a bridal beauty company; She was a Divisional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 10 years. She have a passion for executing spectacular events, a keen eye for details, and believe whole-heartedly in the power of community giving.
She is appreciative and honored to be nominated for this role on the FAST committee. She is excited about the opportunity to become more involved in the decisions affecting their kids’ education.
