IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS?Come with Clifford Daugherty on his amazing journey to answer this crucial question. After leading Valley Christian Schools from the brink of closure to become one of the premier faith-based schools in the nation, he wondered: Could the Quest for Excellence bring the same type of quality transformation to struggling, underfunded public schools? The Quest Continues tells the story of a remarkable partnership between VCS and neighborhood public schools--a collaboration that changed everyone involved. The accounts inside will take you around the globe and even into outer space as you see how the Quest for Excellence principles guide the pursuit of excellence in any arena.
Learn how you can help bring goodness, peace, and joy to the school children in your community**Find out how to open the faucet of resources for your neighborhood schools, public or private**Reclaim the powerful legacy of America's Founding Fathers through 'self-evident' truths described in the Declaration of Independence**Discover the true nature of excellence, and how Light, Life and Learning can transform any school, of any size, anywhere.
Dr. Clifford Daugherty joined Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, California, as president and superintendent in July 1986. Under his leadership, enrollment has tripled, and VCS now serves approximately 2,700 K-12 students, including more than 1500 in the high school. During his tenure, permanent facilities have been constructed for all three schools, with a current value of more than $150 million. Dr. Daugherty also serves as founding president of the Quest Institute for Quality Education and of Neighborhood Christian Preschools in Silicon Valley, was founding principal at Los Altos Christian School, and founded the Santa Clara County Christian School Association. He sits on the Board of Trustees of William Jessup University. He has authored
Quest for Excellence, the first volume in a two-book series with
The Quest Continues, and Fly With Your Dreams.
Dr. Daugherty received his B.S. degree in English Literature, Bible and Theology from Bethany College, his M.A. in Public School Administration from San Jose State University, and his Ed.D. in Private School Administration and Special Education from the University of San Francisco. He holds lifetime California and ACSI Teaching and Administrative credentials.
He and his wife, Kris, have two children and five grandchildren.
