Quest for Excellence: Inspiration to Implementation

THE EXCELLENCE ADVANTAGE

Quest for Excellence is the gripping true story of an ordinary man who learned through extraordinary circumstances to have faith for the impossible. When Dr.Clifford Daugherty took the helm, Valley Christian Schools was sinking in red ink. Through one cliffhanging episode after another, he discovered principles and practices that revolutionized his life and turned VCS into a beacon of educational excellence for the nation and beyond.

As you follow the adventures that built VCS, your vision will soar to embark on your own Quest for Excellence. Teachers, parents, students, and community leaders will find the timeless faith lessons in this book stimulating, helpful, and practical.

“Every Christian school educator should read Quest for Excellence. It is the most amazing story of God’s provision for a Christian school I have ever read. I could hardly put it down.”
—Paul Kienel, Founder and President Emeritus of Association of Christian Schools International

• Be inspired to believe for extraordinary achievements and supernatural provision in any endeavor
• See your faith grow with amazing examples of how to live a supernatural life naturally
• Learn how to implement the transferable principles of the Quest for Excellence within your life and sphere of influence
• Discover how the Excellence Brings Influence strategy can transform any arena, including education, business, and government

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. In addition to Quest for Excellence, he has authored its sequel, The Quest Continues, and Fly With Your Dreams.

Dr. Daugherty received his B.S. 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.