Elementary Fine Arts and Physical Education
Meet Our Teachers!



Nicholas Kelly has an educational background that includes a BA in Music Education and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Kelly holds a clear professional credential with CLAD certification in Multiple Subjects and also a Single Subject authorization for Music K-6. He began his teaching career in LAUSD in 1993 and has worked for MVUSD since 1998. He worked as a multiple subject classroom teacher in third through sixth grades for over 21 years before moving into his current position as one of our districts elementary music teachers. Music is his passion and he hope to cultivate an interest in it for your student. As he let students know the first week of school, everyone can do well at music because everyone is born with a beat and thus music is inside all of us.
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Cameron Tremayne Ruffin
Born in 1977, one could begin to wonder upon meeting Cameron whether he missed the time he was destined for. As a child he would often hear phrases like, "He's been here before" and "He's an old soul." His love for music was evident when at the age of 3 his mother states that he would play air guitar to the likes of George Benson and Earl Klugh records as his father curated a vinyl Playlist that ranged from Smooth Jazz to Soul and R & B. After hearing the opening trumpet riff of the Rocky theme "Flying High Now", he knew that this could be his gateway instrument. So in 5th grade his journey began. By 7th his parents had no choice but to purchase an electric guitar and start lessons. Ask him his favorite artists and you may need to sit for a few hours as he will analyze the significance of Van Halen to his playing and the obsession with Joni Mitchell and Sly and the Family Stone. Truly a fan of the complete art, music in all forms, he is pleased to impart the passion he has for music to the students of Moreno Valley. No style is insignificant or off limits... Even Country.
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Gina Ghiani was born and raised in Europe until life’s circumstances brought her to California. Growing up she loved a variety of activities, such as bicycling, swimming, aerobics, track and field, and especially gymnastics. For many years she lived at the German-French border and regularly visited family in Italy. This gave her the opportunity to enjoy the different cultures and rich history these countries have to offer.
After obtaining her nursing degree, she worked as a nurse in Germany and later in California until she decided to change directions and be pro-active regarding the health of individuals. Therefore, she found her “old-school-self” back in class earning her BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and then her Masters in Education and Cross Cultural Teaching. She fondly remember those years.
For many moons now, she has been teaching Physical Education for the MVUSD, from High Schoolers to Elementary kids. Currently, she is teaching Elementary PE in the Visual and Performing Arts Program. her goal and passion is to teach students the importance of being physically active, and to hopefully enjoy themselves while trying their best regardless of the individual’s ability level.
Gina's philosophy: “A Sound Mind in A Sound Body” (Thales)
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John married in July 2013. In November 2014, his son, Dorian, was born. Recently in December of 2017, John earned his Master’s degree from Ohio University. John’s passion for teaching started when he started coaching high school soccer while going to college.