Phone: (559) 675-4450
Email: valerieshelton@maderausd.org

Valerie Shelton is an English and Historical Literacy teacher at Madera South High School. Before teaching, Mrs. Shelton worked in the journalism industry for 10 years as a reporter and editor for various weekly newspapers in the Fresno area. In 2017, she received a first-place award from the California News Publishers Association for a feature article published in The Clovis Roundup. Shelton’s passion for journalism and creative non-fiction stems from her love of history and her desire to be part of preserving today’s history in the making. As a teacher, she is dedicated to bringing real-world experiences into the classroom and is an advocate for Project-Based Learning. Shelton holds a B.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism, a credential in English, and an M.A. in Teaching. She is currently working toward a Graduate Certificate in Ethnic Studies and a supplemental credential in History. Her hobbies include reading, writing, singing obnoxiously loud, and guzzling vats of coffee. She lives in Fresno with her husband Ben, energetic 4-year-old daughter Madelynn, and long-haired dachshund Rory.