Director: Amber Valenzuela
Assistant Director: Rachel Clow
Miss Valenzuela began her dance journey at three years old at her hometown studio, Palm Valley Gymnastics & Dance in Harlingen, TX. After moving to DFW in high school she made her Junior Varsity Drill Team and the rest is history.
Miss Valenzuela was a member of the Jasper High School Jasper Jazz Drill Team and the Plano West Royales Drill Team in Plano, TX where she served as a Line Officer her senior year. Miss V was able to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2013 and at Walt Disney World in Florida in 2014 with the Plano West Royales.
Miss V attended the University of North Texas (Go Mean Green!) where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi and the UNT Dance Department. Miss V graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science with a Minor in Dance.
Miss V is also a Professional Staff member with American Dance Drill Team (ADTS) where she works as a tryout/contest judge, summer camp staff member, and contest staff member in the spring for various schools and contests all across Texas. She has been on staff for seven years.
Miss V is SO excited to continue the amazing legacy of the Tigerette Organization for her third year as the Director! #TL
For the sixth year, Mrs. Clow will be serving as the Assistant Dance Director for the LMS Tigerette Dance Team! Mrs. Clow received her Bachelor’s Degree from Texas State University in Music Studies, with a vocal emphasis. During her time at Texas State she performed with several ensembles, including the Texas State Women’s Choir and the Texas State Chorale. She also led the soprano section of the Texas State University Singers. Mrs. Clow was an active participant in both of the collegiate chapters of American Choral Directors Association and Mu Phi Epsilon, where she served as president.
Mrs. Clow is a proud Dallas, TX native and is excited to begin her sixth year in Austin with Leander MS. Growing up, she loved supporting her sister at dance competitions across the state! In her free time, she loves to drink coffee, bake goodies, and watch comedy sitcoms. She is eager to share her passion for fine arts with her students!
Former Tigerette Directors:
Hilary Palomares | 2019-2022
Ashley (Auchey) Williams* | 2013-2019
Allison Mullins | 2011-2013
Abby Turner | 2010-2011
Lauren (Thibodeaux) Sheppard | 2005-2010
Stacy (Smith) Eberwine | 1998-2005
Susan Maddox | 1997-1998
*Former Tigerette Member*