My name is Valerie Lynn Pugh. I have been a teacher for 25 years, all of which have been in kindergarten and first grade. I live in Breathitt County with my husband of 23 years Philip, my sons Ethan Kenley who is 20 and a Junior at Morehead State University and Colin Blake who is 123years old and in eighth grade at JCS.  

     When I'm not teaching, I enjoy baking, cake decorating, gardening, listening to music, taking walks, and going to church. I am very excited to be teaching at the newly renovated Jackson Independent School. This is a wonderful place to work and students to learn in a small, friendly, family atmosphere. I'm looking forward to a great year!!