HI, I’M MRS. VALENTINE! I have made a PowerPoint clip art collage to introduce myself. Students will create a similar self collage at the beginning of this school year!

I AM…

…a mom of 2 kids who are students at Royal.

…a 5 th grade teacher, and I love it!

…a thinker.

…a wife.

…a computer geek.

…creative.

…a student working towards a Masters Degree.

I LOVE…

…roller coasters.

…children’s books. My favorites include

…digital photography and taking pictures.

…chocolate.

…soft pretzels.

…and chocolate covered pretzels!

…art.

…the beach.

…to go snowmobiling and skiing (but not at the same time!)

I HAVE…

…a college degree from Penn State University.

…lived in Youngsville, NC for 11 years.

…lived in Pittsburgh, PA when I was a kid. Most of my family still lives there.

…lived in London, England.

…lived in Colorado.

…a dog named Lucky.

…a Starbucks habit.

I BELIEVE…

"If you think you can or you can't, either way, you will be right." -Henry Ford

"We must become the change we want to see." -Mahatma Gandhi

"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." -Dalai Lama

"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." -Mother Teresa

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." ~Native American Proverb

…kids should wear helmets when riding bikes of any kind!

I TEACH…

I look forward to meeting you and sharing who I am, what I love, what I have, what I believe, and how I teach with you. I am excited to learn together this school year! -Mrs. Valentine

SOURCES: Microsoft Clip Art Gallery