Atena O. Danner, Associate Director of Facilitation and Learning at Erikson Institute

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.