For this week’s blog, I asked our new Director of Partnerships to take over and introduce herself. We are thrilled to have Valerie on the team as her passion for relationship building is so critical for cultivating thinking citizens. Read on from Valerie to learn more about what makes her such a great asset to Thinking Nation!
I’m Valerie Nesmith-Arechiga, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this amazing community! With over a decade of experience as a teacher, instructional advisor, and administrator, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting educators and transforming schools. And now, as the Director of Partnerships at Thinking Nation, I’m on a mission to build powerful connections with teachers, administrators, and district leaders to drive real, lasting change!
🌟 My passion? Empowering educators through dynamic professional learning communities and data-driven conversations that equip them with the tools to make real-time instructional shifts—helping students soar to success! I firmly believe that strong relationships build strong schools, and I can’t wait to collaborate with each of you to foster a culture of growth, equity, and excellence.
Oh, and did I mention I’m also a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? My research on Latina K-12 principals fuels my drive for inclusive leadership and equity in education—because when we lift each other up, we all rise!🌟 I’m beyond excited to be part of the Thinking Nation mission, and I can’t wait to connect, learn, and grow with this incredible community. Let’s make magic happen together! 💡🎉