Expertise:
Teaching Early Childhood Education, Developing Curriculum, Instructing, Counseling, Developing Programs, Grant Writing, Teaching Music for Students in Kindergarten through Seventh Grade
Favorite Business Publication:
Educational Leadership
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening, Caring for her Pets
Education Degrees:
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Florida (1997); Master's Degree in Counseling Education, University of South Florida (1991); Educational Specialist Degree, University of South Florida (1993)
Affiliations Awards:
Former Member, Phi Delta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Kappa Delta Pi; National Association for the Education of Young Children; Eastern Educational Research Association; Hawaii International Conference on Education, Eastern Educational Research Association; Nationally Recognized Undergraduate Program, SUNY
Career Achievements:
National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation for Sure Start Program, Department of Defense Dependents Schools; National Recognition for Early Childhood Program, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Valentine became an associate professor at SUNY Potsdam in August 2007. She is a former music teacher for kindergarten through sixth grade. She taught with the Department of Defense, Prince George's County. She worked as an adjunct professor at St. Petersburg Junior College, Hilsboro Community College, University of South Florida.
Education Certifications:
Certified Sure Start Kindergarten Teacher, Department of Defense Dependent Schools; Certified Music Teacher (K-12), Department of Defense Dependent Schools; State Certified Counselor (K-12)