Debbie Gates

My Simi Valley Roots Simi Valley isn't just where I work. It's where my story began, and it's where my heart has always been. I grew up right here in Simi Valley, attending Big Springs Elementary, Valley View Middle School, and graduating from Simi Valley High School. I have watched this community grow and change over the years, and there's something truly special about being able to build a career in the very place that helped shape who I am. My husband and I have been married for 27 years, and we chose to raise our children right here in Simi Valley. Now, one of my greatest joys is watching our two grandsons grow up in the same community that has meant so much to our family. These days, we're officially empty nesters, but we still love calling Simi Valley home. Being able to help other families find their place in a community I know and love is so much more than a career to me. It's personal. I understand the neighborhoods, the schools, the memories, and the pride that comes with calling this city home because I've lived it myself. From growing up here, to raising my children here, to watching the next generation grow up here, Simi Valley will always hold a special place in my heart.