Valerie Pena-Hernandez

Field Staff Associate

Valerie Pena-Hernandez is a Field Staff Associate for the Catalyst for Educational Change. Valerie has diverse experience in K-12 educational settings. She has spent time as a classroom teacher, English language learner department chair, family and community engagement coordinator, and school board vice president.

Valerie has extensive experience as a professional learning consultant serving school districts nationally and internationally. Some areas of expertise include ELL, special education, diversity, inclusion, social-emotional programming, and school finances.

Valerie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and has various educational endorsements. She holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on nonprofit leadership from Aurora University.