Expertise:
Teaching Gifted and Talented Programs, Bringing Out Creativity in Young Children
Favorite Business Publication:
NEA Today
Hobbies/Sports:
Singing, Songwriting, Dancing, Acting, Writing, Designing
Education Degrees:
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, University of Utah; Three Years of Coursework in Education, Utah State University; Diploma, Skyline High School
Affiliations Awards:
National Education Association; Utah Education Association; Granite Education Association; Outstanding Teenager of America, Skyline High School; Two Time Winner, Outstanding Educator Award, National Energy Foundation's Academy; Honor Role, Utah State
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is the progress she is able to show children a new vision of what they can become.
Charity:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her strong work ethic, integrity and creative problem solving.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she understands what children need to be successful.
Extended Bio Profile:
She is also recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award from the California Live Oak Family Service Center. She published the album 'Valene's Games and Songs for Kids in Cars.' She was nominated to be educational adviser for the People to People World Leadership Forum for student ambassadors in Washington, D.C.