Episode 5

Just When You Think Your Kid Would Never...

Published on: 9th September, 2026

Meet Leslie Barreras — beloved Spanish teacher, MVC parent, and now Dean of Students. Leslie shares why she believes every student is fundamentally good, how behavior can be retaught rather than just punished, and what she wants parents to know the next time they get that phone call. A warm, honest conversation about trust, grace, and what it really means to walk alongside a family through the hard moments.

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The Mane Event
MVC's Weekly Roundup, In Under 30-Minutes
The Mane Event focuses on bridging the gap between home and school, with weekly topics geared toward parents, tweens, and teens at Monte Vista Christian School.