By: Ellie Fischer
Jennifer Valaika is a 9th grade english teacher here at Treasure Mountain Jr. High. Ms. Valaika is a very interesting, fun, and amazing teacher. She has two sons, ages 8 and 4. She also has a black labarador, Roxy, and a tabby cat, Bootsie. She is from Jaffery, New Hampshire. Her favorite teacher growing up was her high school English teacher. Ms. Valaika stated that, “She made me believe I could be a writer if I wanted to.” Although she loves being a teacher, her ultimate dream job is being a competitive eater. Ms. Valaika graduated from Boston University and started teaching 15 years ago. Before she started working here in Park City, she worked not very far from here up in Heber City. She added a funny comment, saying, “I miss having students bring me elk jerky and antlers.” Not only is she very intelligent, she is also athletic. Her biggest accomplishment in life was when she earned a full ride basketball scholarship to a Division 1 university. On her free time, she still stays active. Currently, she likes cross-country skiing and mountain biking. To get in touch with her more creative side, she is currently learning the piano. If she were stuck on a remote island and had the choice to take three items with her, she would take her family, a bounce house, and a sushi bar. Her dream vacation spot is Cinque Terra, Italy, she loves traveling when she gets the opportunity to. As you can see, Ms. Valaika is an extraordinary, successful women. She inspires people every time they walk into her classroom.
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