About The Teacher

NAME: Gayle Grider

SCHOOL: Vista High School

CLASS: Counseling

SCHOOL PHONE: 760-726-5611, Extension 71021

About The Teacher

Mrs. Grider currently works with students in grades 9-12 with last names of 
LO-RE. 

Mrs. Grider has been with Vista Unified School District for 30 years. 
She has a BS from Western Illinois University and a MS from Southern 
Illinois University.  In addition, she earned her Educational Administrative 
Credential from San Diego State University.

She lives in Solana Beach with husband Dan and dog Shadow. Son Jason is in 
his fourth year at Cal State Long Beach with a double major in accounting 
and finance. Her daughter, Jessica, is a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and is 
in her second year of her Masters graduate program in the Physician 
Assistant Program at Western University of Health Sciences. Mrs. Grider also 
has two married step-daughters, Erica (married to Justen) who reside in El 
Cajon and Katie (married to Daniel) who reside in La Habra.  Erica is a 
graduate of AzusaPacific and is an RN at Scripps and Katie is a graduate of 
Biola with a major in English and a Masters in Spiritual Development.  
Daniel and Katie do work both at home and oversees.

Husband Dan is Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services for 
Encinitas Union School District. 

In addition to her family, Mrs. Grider loves the mountains in Mammoth Lakes 
and the water at Lomas Santa Fe Pool!

Mission For The Class

I work with my students in the areas of academic, social, personal and 
career guidance.  I expect all my students to graduate from high school and 
do their best during these years.  In addition, I will assist students in 
choosing their educational paths to pursue after high school.  I believe 
that all my students should continue their education in some form after high 
school. It is necessary for success in today's world and economy.  I have a 
passion for helping others, especially young people, the leaders of our 
future.  Although the demands are great at VHS, I do my best to assist 
students, parents and staff, spending whatever time is needed to help.