An Illinois transplant, Valerie, Marty, her husband of 27 years, and her four children have made their home in New Braunfels since 2010. With a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Valerie has been teaching instrumental and vocal music for over 30 years. Valerie directs the three choirs at Grace Preparatory Academy, teaches privately, and sings on the worship team at her church. At CYT, Valerie has musically directed numerous main stage productions and summer camps and directed the 2021 production of Shrek. She loves investing in the lives of the young men and women at CYT, encouraging them to develop their God-g0iven gifts. Valerie would like to thank her family for supporting her on this journey, and the almighty God for His hand of grace and mercy!

Hannah has been with CYT San Antonio since 2016 and has been doing theater since the age of 4! She is a student at Northeast Lakeview Community College and is majoring in education and a minor in theater! She has been in many shows such as "Newsies", "Annie", "Peter Pan", "Little Mermaid", 'Godspell", "Wizard of Oz", "1940's Hour Radio", "Little Woman", "The Fantastics", "Beauty and the Beast", "Shrek the Musical", "Aladdin", "Christmas Carol", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and has done church choir ever she was little. She loves working with children and can't wait to start working with CYT!!!! Phil 4:13