Mrs. Valdes has been teaching for 18 years, the last ten as our fourth grade teacher at SJS. She adheres to the belief that hands-on learning promotes lifelong learning. Mrs. Valdes was named the Newark Archdiocese Teacher of the Year in 2021. She earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Education from St. John’s University. She also holds Middle School Mathematics certification.
Mrs.Valdes currently serves on our Pastoral Council, and has been an active parishioner of St. Joseph Church for over 22 years. She and her husband Erick have three children, all of whom are graduates of St. Joseph School.