Welcome to fourth grade! My name is Kerri Valtier, and I have been teaching for well over twenty years in first through fourth grade. I love to teach elementary students because it keeps me young at heart. My goal is to build a family environment where we grow and learn together through projects, technology, leveled small group instruction, field trips, and fun activities. I want my children to not only be great academic students, but also great citizens who go into the world making it a better place. Please feel free to email me with any questions.
I attended California State University San Bernardino where I received my Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential and then completed a Masters in Educational Administration at Chapman University. I have been teaching for 27 years in Central and Etiwanda School Districts, from first through fourth grades.
My family is very important to me. What a blessing to be married for 26 years to a great man! We have two amazing daughters who also went through Golden Elementary. Emily is a sophomore at Grand Canyon University studying elementary education. Alexis just graduated from Azusa Pacific University in Honors College and majoring in biology and chemistry. She is currently attending Kansas City University for medical school in Missouri.
I love traveling, hiking, shopping, throwing themed parties, and spending time at the beach. Most of all, I love doing these things with my family. Time with your loved ones is precious, and each day is a gift.
I strongly believe in educating the whole child; academically, socially, and emotionally. Learning to be kind and work with others is so important. It makes for a better world.
"Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness."
-Seneca
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -Christopher Robin (A.A. Milne)
