My name is Valorie Leet Stanley and I grew up in nearby Cocoa, Florida, though I’ve been a Titusville resident since 1995. I have a Fine Arts and Photography background from USF and the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, and homeschooled my two children, Mariah, now 30 yrs, and Brandon, 27, for 13 years before they began Titusville High. I began teaching weekly Homeschool art classes for 45 students in 2000 when NBHSA started a “Friday School” for art, music, drama & Latin. I also began teaching weekly classes at Studio Plus, and now give lessons to about 75 children a week at ACE, North Brevard Art League, and Green Circle Gallery in Cocoa Village. It is a joy and privilege beyond measure to teach and watch children of all ages grow in confidence and find a passion for creating artwork! I balance a need for fundamentals with inspiring children to enjoy the learning process and create work they are proud to show and share! I have many long-time students who work far beyond their years, and former students who have their art ed degrees, and are also teaching children!!