EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
Valerie Ellery, M.ed
Valerie Ellery has dedicated more than 35 years to the field of education in literacy roles as a National Board Certified Teacher, Curriculum Specialist, Mentor, Staff Developer, Reading Coach, International Educational Consultant, and Award-Winning Author.
Her best-selling book Creating Strategic Readers is being used internationally in classrooms and universities to inspire educators to motivate and engage today’s learners. Using innovative, interactive, and informative ways,
Valerie is truly passionate about
CREATING STRATEGIC Readers and Educators.
TIMELINE OF VALERIE'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
1990
Over 30 years ago, she realized that her oldest son had a problem with reading. This very personal experience launched her journey in the quest for understanding – what do proficient readers do?
On the first stretch of her journey, she spent over ten years watching, listening and analyzing students as they were learning to read in her classroom. In 1998, she was certified as a National Board Teacher where she learned the importance of reflecting on her instructional techniques. This process was paving the road for further knowledge on how to better meet the needs of readers.
2000
After acquiring her masters in Reading K-12 at the University of South Florida in 2000, she became a district Curriculum Specialist. This role gave her the opportunity to model reading strategies, mentor teachers, and inspire the desire to construct a roadmap for creating strategic readers.