Valerie Rodriguez grew up in the small town of Cotulla, Texas. She is a senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ec-6th grade, bilingual generalist. Educating children is one of her many passions and hopes by becoming an educator she can make difference. On her spare time she enjoys playing with her godson, going to the movies, reading mystery novels, and spending time with family and friends. She has been working at the Writing Center for two years and enjoys working with all the tutors and getting to meet new people.