Hi! I'm Valerie!I am super excited to be starting my 5th year as a teacher here at Eanes Elementary! Previously, I have taught a variety of settings, grades and states. My experience has been with 1st through 11th graders in special education, learning support, and co-teaching. I have a reading specialist certificate and hold teaching credentials in the areas of K-12 special education and early childhood through 6th grades. My master's degree is in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University.
I was born and raised in Arizona. We spent a year living on the beautiful island of Maui and then one year in the fast paced SF Bay area. Traveling is my most favorite hobby and it was such a special experience living in those parts of the country. We try to book at least one trip per year to dip our toes (OK, I do a full dive) into the ocean somewhere. In 2015 my family moved to ATX for Mr. Byrd to start a company. It didn't take us long to fall in love with this cool town and call it home! When I am not making magic in the classroom you might find me spending quality time with Kris and Brooklyn, volunteering with the special needs ministry at our church, shopping, eating my way through the Austin food scene, and I also LOVE front porch sittin'! |
LocationEanes Elementary School
4101 Bee Cave Rd. Austin, TX 78746 |