Bio

In her twenty-two years as a teacher, Valerie has focused on music, but has taught a variety of subjects with math being her next favorite class. Valerie joined the St. Paul family in 2004 as the Music Director for the church and school. Her mission is to help students understand and use the elements of music, to help all ages explore music as part of their personal expression, and to encourage everyone to use their own God-given musical abilities in joyful worship.Valerie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia University, Seward, NE, and has taken all the required classes for a Masters in Church Music from Concordia University, Mequon, WI.

Valerie says she enjoys playing piano just for fun, traveling, having summer deck nights with friends, reading and playing with her dog, Remington.

I am privileged to work with all ages of people from 5 - 85 years old. As a servant leader,  I want to first support their relationship with Christ and then encourage a love of improving and using their gifts for the Lord.