Valerie Barnette

Valerie Barnette is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education and sales. Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher for the Pickerington Local School District since December 2021, Valerie has provided instruction across K-12 settings in Pickerington and Bloom Carroll, Ohio. Prior to this, Valerie held various marketing and sales roles, including Business Growth Strategist at Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group and Integrated Marketing Specialist at Urban One, Inc. Valerie's extensive experience in advertising sales began at The Columbus Dispatch, where responsibilities included cold calling, client management, and developing advertising strategies for a range of businesses. Valerie's career also includes positions at Guardian Television Network, Insight Communications, and UPN 53, focusing on television advertising sales. Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English from Eastern Kentucky University.