About Valerie

I have worked as an assistant preschool teacher for three different childcare centers over the course of the last 5 years. I graduated from Ball State University having taken over 25 early childhood education courses and 20 special education courses. I am very passionate about education and child development. I recognize the importance of educators working in tandem with families to create the best possible educational program for students. I am very openly and proudly autistic and have ADHD; I use this background to ensure that I create a welcoming space for all students of all abilities and backgrounds! I take great care to ensure that I deliver developmentally appropriate play-based education for children in my care.