Dr. Bruins joined Valley Catholic in 2022 as the High School Principal. She earned her B.S. from University of Idaho, M.A. from Portland State University and returned to the University of Idaho, to complete her Doctorate in Education. She is a long time high school administrator in both the public and private school sector. Dr. Bruins believes that education is a privilege and all students have the right and ability to learn. She welcomes both the challenges and highlights of working with high school students and is proud to be a Catholic educator.