Illinois Valley Community
College welcomes Valerie Kreiser
(soon to be Valerie Kromm) to the Early Childhood Education
department.

Where are you from?
Mendota

Where did you attend college and what degree(s) do you hold?
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: Bachelor’s in Recreation
Northern Illinois University: Master’s in Early Childhood Education.

What classes are you currently assigned?
ECE 2207 Observation and Assessment; ECE 2005 The
Exceptional Learner; ECE 1000 Introduction to Early
Childhood Education; ECE 1205
Mathematics for Young Children and ECE 1206 Foundations in ECE.

Are you new to teaching? If not, where did you teach before IVCC?
I taught for Head Start for 5 years as a pr school teacher and site supervisor.  I worked at Paw Paw Elementary School in several teaching roles including 1st and 2nd grade as well as math/reading intervention.

So far, what is your favorite aspect of IVCC?
I love the positive atmosphere and the shared commitment to best meet the needs of our students.

What is your favorite thing about the area?
I am a lifelong resident of the Illinois Valley so my favorite thing about the area is being able to spend time with my family and friends.

What should a student know about you?
I love teaching and learning. I’m looking forward to sharing my passion for the field of education with my students.