My name is Valerie Tippett.  I am originally from Illinois.  Me and my family moved here in 2000. I have a husband, two daughters, and four grandchildren.  I have a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois, and a   M.A. degree in Counseling at Prairie View A & M  at Prairie View, Texas.  I am EC-4 and 4-8 generalist certified.   I am so excited to be with second grade this year.  I am looking forward to forming meaningful relationships with your children, and watching their amazing growth that they will achieve.