Dr. Valerie A. Shirley

Liberal and Performing Arts, English 

Degrees and Certificates

Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Doctor of Education in Education Leadership 2025

Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Master of Arts, English 2008

Texas A & M University-Texarkana
Bachelor of Arts, 2003
English Language Arts and Teaching Certification

Texas A & M University - Texarkana

Doctor of Education in Education Leadership; Doctoral Candidate

Education Related Employment

Pleasant Grove High School 2015-2018
English 9-12 and Dual-Credit Instructor
National Honor Society Sponsor
U.I.L Coach

Hooks High School 2005-2015
Classroom Teacher
Class Sponsor
National Honor Society Sponsor
U.I.L. Coach and Coordinator

Awards

National Writing Project, Member
East Texas Writing Project, Graduate and Teacher Leader
East Texas Writing Project, Leadership Board 
US Army National Guard, 1981-1987