![]() My name is Jacqueline Valens and I have been elementary art in Franklin Public Schools for 6 years. I actually grew up in Franklin, and it is an honor to serve the community where I I spent my childhood. I graduated from Franklin High School in 2007, and then went on to earn my bachelors in Art Education from the Peck School of the Arts in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. My mother always told me to do what I loved, and the moment I went to go change my major and stepped into the Peck School of the Arts atrium, I felt a "click", for lack of a better word, like the universe had placed me there and I was on the right path. My mother and father met in an art class that they took in night school. I can remember watching my Dad make many things in his workshop, and paint gorgeous acrylic landscapes and birds in his office/studio. After my father untimely passed away, I found solace in creating art for hours on end; mostly drawing and painting the things I loved and what I was feeling. I truly view art as a type of meditation and a way to calm and focus the mind while creating something beautiful. I strive to create a space for my students where they feel safe to express their ideas, create what's in their hearts, and feel pride in the artwork that they create. I feel so lucky to share what I love with others every day."
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Ann Alcorn
10/2/2018 05:08:32 pm
I feel honored to be in the district and school where Mrs. Valens inspires creativity. Our students are blessed by her presence in their lives.
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Roy Schmidt
10/2/2018 07:31:26 pm
WONDERFUL!!!
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Justin Garrity
10/5/2018 05:11:47 pm
Congrats!
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Sara Pagliaroni
10/8/2018 09:10:02 am
My daughter loves art class, and I think that's mainly because she has such an inspiring teacher! We appreciate all you do for our kids.
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jessica cisneros
10/10/2018 06:57:33 pm
Thank you for being an awesome teacher! My daughter was chosen to be part of the Junior Docent program, I appreciate all the knowledge you provide and patient you have for my Daughter!
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Ina Jashinsky
11/26/2019 09:08:06 am
I just wanted to say thank you to Mrs. Valens and all that she has done. I am a student who was in Mr. Valens' art class, an I can truly say that she is the best teacher I've ever known, and really influenced me in my life. If anyone deserves to be art educator of the month, it should be her, no doubt.
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