Valeries doctorate degree is from The Union Institute and University, a distance-learning program based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her specialization is Social Psychology. She has a Master of Social Work...view moreValeries doctorate degree is from The Union Institute and University, a distance-learning program based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her specialization is Social Psychology. She has a Master of Social Work Degree from Wayne State University. She has a husband, three boys and a dog. She has four short stories published, a book that is written and in need of a publisher, and a book in progress. Her first love has always been short stories and journal writing. She writes like some people eat popcorn. Her varying interests include: art, singing, gardening, and reading. She currently teaches graduate and undergraduate students online.view less