Sharon Frances Van Valin

Background

Valin, Sharon Frances Van was born on December 16, 1939 in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States. Daughter of Frank and Bessie (Broyles) Zlatnik.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Whitman College, 1962; degree, U. Washington, Seattle, 1963; Master of Public Administration, Seattle U., 1985.

Career

Teacher, Cascade Junior High School, Seattle, 1963-1965; private practice teacher, Seattle, since 1965; teacher, Canyon Pk. Junior High School, Bothell, Washington, 1966-1968; job line coordinator, counselor, State Employment Security Department, Bothell, 1968-1969. Presenter, speaker in field.

Achievements

• Sharon Frances Van Valin has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member League of Women Voters, Seattle, 1965-1970. Member Washington State Music Teachers Association (program chairman Eastside chapter 1982, vice president 1983, workshop instructor since 1980, clinician for convention 1993, panel convention 1995), National Guild Piano Teachers (piano and composition adjudicator 1988-1990, 93), National Federation Music Clubs (piano performance adjudicator).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, reading, museums.

Connections

Married Victor van Valin, June 26, 1964 (divorced 1984). Children: Vanessa, Jonathan.

Father:

Frank Zlatnik

Mother:

Bessie (Broyles) Zlatnik

Spouse:

Victor van Valin

child:

Vanessa Valin

child:

Jonathan Valin