Episode #92: Alex T. Valencic

Alex Valencic is a professional educator, a former small business owner, avid reader and movies lover. He is also passionate about music and all fine arts. He absolutely loves teaching and seeing the light go on as an individual suddenly understands a new concept. He is also an avid volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, Operation Snowball, Inc., and the Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute. After three years of substitute teaching and seven years of teaching fourth grade full-time, his current role is that of Curriculum Coordinator for 21st Century Learning with Freeport School District #145 in northwestern Illinois. He works with teachers on project-based learning, inquiry strategies, technology integration, and implementing the 4 Cs of 21st century learning: creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Follow Alex @alextvalencic on all the social platforms and visit his blog & website: www.coordinatingthecentury.wordpress.com