Testimonials

As an experienced educator who has worked at various levels within the educational system, Valencia is dedicated to helping improve the educational experience of young children and their families. A compassionate and engaging life learner, she enjoys sharing fun and interesting ways to bring learning to life!

Attending one of Mrs. Burney’s learning labs was informative and interactive, and I am looking forward to attending another learning lab soon.

I worked with Mrs. Burney for 4 years at my school to help develop our balanced literacy program. The intimate workshops she held with our team helped to create cohesion between grade levels and allowed time to workshop and collaborate together with her support. Valencia worked as a partner throughout the whole school year, the classroom visits gave another set of eyes to see areas of strength and growth and she then gave one on one support to individual teachers. She worked around the clock to give resources and feedback either in person or online to help answer any question. Valencia was and continues to be a great support, idea partner and collaborator!

I have known Mrs. Burney for several years and she is a hardworking and dedicated professional who is passionate about the work. She works at building relational trust with the people and her presentations are interactive and fun!

I know Valencia to be a passionate advocate and committed educator for the children, families, and teachers she serves. She understands the challenges presented to the teachers in the classroom because she has been a teacher. With her experience, knowledge, and insights she continues to make a difference in the field of Early Childhood Education and the professional lives of those who serve to improve and impact the educational experience of our children and their families.

Having worked with Valencia on a team of coaches and facilitators, I can say that she is a consummate professional: a caring educator, a patient coach, and an expert in language and literacy. In the classrooms, in meeting rooms, and when designing learning experiences, Valencia was always reliable, and her work is of the highest quality. I was very fortunate to benefit from her extensive knowledge and I learned so much from her as a colleague! Valencia puts the needs of children and their families at the center of her practice, whether she is engaged with children in a classroom or professionals at a workshop. I am grateful for her commitment and leadership as an Early Childhood professional.