Welcome! I am Mrs. Valente, your child's middle school ELA teacher. I went to Saint Peter's University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Educations & American Studies. As well as, a minor in history.  I have been teaching for twenty years, but this is my tenth year at Saint Joseph School. I have taught every grade from first through eighth in my twenty years of teaching. This has allowed me to give students a great experience and prepare them for the following school year.  I can't wait for all the wonderful experience we will share this year.