I am Valerie Dean and I am SO excited to be in my seventh year of service at the “BEST School in the County” as Canongate’s Assistant Principal!

I am a proud graduate of Auburn University where I earned my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I have also earned my Masters in Early Childhood Education from Berry College and my Specialist degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University. This marks my 25th year in education and over the years, I have taught Pre-K, 1st, 3rd and REACH to grades 1st-5th.

I moved to Newnan in 2001 and my husband and I have enjoyed raising our family in this community. We just celebrated 25 years of marriage and we have two beautiful children, both of whom graduated from East Coweta High School. My daughter, Jordan, got married this past summer and is now pursuing her Master’s in Education while also working as a Graduate Assistant at Troy University. My son, Braden, is currently studying welding at West Georgia Tech.

In my spare time, I love to travel, shop, read a good book and cheer on the Atlanta Braves & my Auburn Tigers!