Meet the Instructors
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
Lieutenant Colonel Gevin Harrison
About Colonel Harrison
Lieutenant Colonel Harrison was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at California State University Long Beach in 1989. During his 24 year career he flew over 5000 hours in the C141 and C-17 aircraft. He has visited 95 countries and all seven continents under a variety of circumstances and for a variety of purposes. LtCol Harrison commanded Operation Deep Freeze operating from New Zealand to Antarctica during the early 2000’s logging over 50 landings on the ice runway at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. As a heavy airlift pilot, Lieutenant Colonel Harrison operated in virtually every armed conflict or operation between 1992 and 2012 logging over 742 combat flight hours. He is currently a qualified pilot on a variety of World War 2 era aircraft for the Commemorative Air Force and displays these aircraft for crowds in California and across the country.
Retired in 2012, LtCol Harrison began his JROTC teaching adventure at Hemet High School. Vista Murrieta High School has been his home since 2017 and is where he intends to stay. His intentions for this program are that it inspires the best that all his students have to offer. Patriotism, service, kindness, and a willingness to work hard to achieve goals. LtCol Harrison’s philosophy is that this country needs all of us to contribute in some way and to care about our fellow Americans. His hope is that CA-20081 will contribute, in some way, to the successful endeavors of every one of its cadets and that they will in turn use those successes for the good of this great nation.
Aerospace Science Instructor
Chief Master Sergeant Angela Valentine
Degrees and Certifications:
B.S. in Social Science
M.A. in Psychology
Designated Special Subjects Teaching Credential
About Chief Valentine
As a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, I have over 29 years of leadership, training, and mentoring experience; combined with a B.S. in Social Science and a M.A. in Psychology. As a “lifelong” student of Leadership, I am excited to share my personal experiences and lessons learned, coupled with the formal curriculum of AFJROTC to create a unique educational experience for our cadets.
The objective of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is to "Develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and community." We accomplish this goal by teaching the core values of integrity, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Only a few cadets actually go on to serve their country in the active duty military, but many go on to become responsible, productive members of the community. We stress the importance of education after high school and encourage all students to attend college or professional technical education programs.
Please contact me any time you have a question or concern. The best way to reach me is through e-mail. I am here to teach your children life lessons that will prepare them for a successful future.
Aerospace Science Instructor
Senior Master Sergeant Jeffrey Burgos
Degrees and Certifications
AAS - Community College of the Air Force
BA - Hawaii Pacific University
MA - American Military University
CTE Credential
About Senior Burgos
Welcome to JROTC! My name is SMSgt Burgos, and I began serving as a JROTC Instructor during the 2016–2017 school year. This year, I will be teaching Leadership Education as well as Health and Wellness to all cadets.
In addition, we are entering our fifth year of the CyberPatriot program. This competitive, team-based program allows cadets to develop valuable skills by defending computer systems and networks. Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field that plays a critical role across all industries, and I look forward to guiding our cadets as we learn and grow together through this exciting opportunity.
I completed 22 years of service in the United States Air Force. I began my career as an Information Manager and concluded my service in Cyberspace Operations. Throughout my military career, I had the privilege of serving in a variety of assignments, including positions at the U.S. Embassy, Pacific Command, and multiple Air Force units worldwide. I also deployed in support of Operations Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom.
One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching JROTC is watching cadets grow—from individuals into cohesive teams, and from hesitant beginners into confident leaders. It is especially meaningful to see cadets develop the confidence to lead, often overcoming initial fears to take charge in their classrooms and beyond.
Outside of teaching, mentoring, and coaching cadets, I enjoy spending quality time with my family. I am also committed to maintaining physical fitness and enjoy working out and practicing jiu-jitsu.