leadership
team
Elizabeth & Josh
Elizabeth & Josh Meeh are the Founders of valor academy srb. elizabeth serves as the Campus Director where she is passionate about cultivating a Christ-centered learning environment rooted in academic excellence, character, and community. they founded Valor Academy SRB with a vision to provide students and families with meaningful connection, flexible education, and intentional discipleship during the middle and high school years. Elizabeth is deeply committed to mentoring students, partnering with parents, and leading with purpose, courage, and integrity.
CO-FOUNDERS/ CAMPUS DIRECTOR
Kenya & Josh
Josh and Kenya Gantenbein met in college, where THEY received THEIr Bachelor's Degree in Music Ministry. THEY have been leading worship together for 18 years, coaching musicians and vocalists along the way. 4 years ago THEY saw a need in the community for music lessons and launched The Narrow Road Music. THEIr method is simplifying music theory technics and applying them to a worship leading setting. JOSH AND KENYA love coaching THEIr students in songwriting to release the unique sound God has given them. THEY’RE passionate about helping the next generation be equipped with solid music foundation and the purity of heart to steward the presence of God.
GUITAR, PIANO, VOICE, SONGWRITING & WORSHIP LEADERSHIP INSTRUCTORSHaley & Tyler
CAMPUS DISCIPLESHIP LEADERS Tyler and Haley Ballard, ARE lifelong Floridians and the founders of IGNITE Ministries NWFL. Beyond discipling men and women, THEY have a special place in THEIr hearts for mentoring students. In 2023, God called THEM to leave THEIr hometown in the northern Panhandle and plant roots in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
As individuals who were deeply shaped by youth ministry during THEIr own faith journeys, THEY are passionate about investing in the next generation. “We are committed to discipling students to live out bold faith and pursue God’s unique calling on their lives. Our goal is to help them grow into Godly spouses, Spirit-led parents, faith-driven entrepreneurs, and courageous kingdom leaders. We accomplish this by cultivating meaningful connections and building genuine, lasting relationships with the students we mentor.”
VALOR AMBASSADORSDANI & adam
Building Valor Global online since 2018, Adam serves as a Director at Valor Global Online and relocated to Watersound Fl in 2023. With a deep belief in Valor’s mission and community, dani is passionate about Jesus, meaningful connection, and purposeful living. adam and dani are committed to walking alongside students as they grow in Christ, character, and authentic community.
JENNIFER
Jennifer Shaw brings a heartfelt passion for both education and the arts into the classroom. She is dedicated to helping students explore their creativity while building strong foundational skills in artistic expression. Jennifer believes creativity is a gift from God and strives to create an encouraging, faith-filled environment where students feel confident to experiment, grow, and discover their unique creative voice. Through thoughtful instruction and genuine care, she inspires students to pursue excellence, curiosity, and joyful learning through art.
ART INSTRUCTOR