Valerie Jennings

Valerie Jennings serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology department at Avila University, bringing 36 years of professional experience in educational psychology and administration. Her career includes extensive work in the Blue Valley School District where she held roles ranging from School Psychologist to Principal of Blue Valley Academy, the district's alternative high school.

Her educational background features:

• BSE in Art/Psychology from Emporia State University
• Ed.S. in School Psychology from the University of Kansas
• Building Admin/Leadership Licensure from Pittsburg State University

Dr. Jennings' professional expertise centers on school-based psychological services, special education program administration, and family systems therapy. Her career trajectory began in art education before transitioning to school psychology with specialized Menninger Foundation training. She developed significant leadership experience through district coordination roles, committee participation during system expansion, and administration of alternative education programs. Her work demonstrates deep integration of therapeutic approaches within educational frameworks, particularly for at-risk student populations.