Ms. Valdez attended Texas A&M University. She majored in Communication and minored in Women & Gender Studies. She also received a Leadership and Conflict Management Certification. During her last year at Texas A&M, she joined an ACP and became certified to teach English Language Arts 7-12. With her passion for communication and her love for education, Ms. Valdez strives to make her classroom a safe space for insightful discussions and rigorous learning activities.