Stephenson, Valerie

Valerie Stephenson is an accomplished instrumental and vocal teacher of all ages, Pre-K through adults. Valerie is an active handbell composer, arranger, author, conductor and clinician with extensive ringing and conducting experience. She currently directs and rings with the Southside Handbell Ensemble. She has been an active participant in AGEHR on the Area VI board and is currently serving as FL State Chair for Area IV since October of 2007. Valerie resides in Jacksonville, FL and holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Florida State University and a Master of Music in theory and composition from the University of Wisconsin.