Valley View School
North Brookfield, MA

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Valley View Mourns With The Passing of Phil Spiva

Dear Friends of Valley View School:

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I inform you that the Founding Father of Valley View School, Phillip G. Spiva, Ph.D., has died. Dr. Spiva was a leader, innovator and contributor in the therapeutic school community. He was regarded by countless professionals, students and families as a dedicated professional.

All of us at Valley View School will miss him dearly but he will always remain in our thoughts and in our hearts. Dr. Spiva lives on in the work that we do each and every day and for future generations to come.

Dr. Spiva leaves behind a legacy of success that spans 47 continuous years. The positive impact of Dr. Spiva on the students who have enrolled and graduated from Valley View School can not be overstated. Dr. Spiva and his work at Valley View School is evident today in the enriched and successful lives of hundreds and hundreds of students and families.

Dr. Spiva has entrusted to my care a critically important program model, staff group, and infrastructure which we will rely on and expand as we continue to provide the highest standard of care for future students and families.

On behalf of the late Dr. Spiva, I thank you for placing your confidence and trust in all of us at Valley View School. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to the students, parents and all of you, the professional consultant community. I will remain steadfast to always honor the commitment and spirit of servitude exemplified throughout the lifetime of Dr. Spiva.

Dr. Phil Spiva - 2013

I ask you to take a moment and remember Dr. Phillip G. Spiva. I ask you to consider the school he built from scratch and a dedication that lasted a lifetime. I ask you to reflect on what he believed in, "… At Valley View School, the son always shines."

Sincerely yours,
Dr. Antonio Gonzalez
Executive Director



Valley View School is a small, private therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 11-16.