Educational Philosophy
 
Valerie Royals
Professor
Business and Management Administration
Founders Hall 312
A.S. Northwestern Connecticut Community College
B.S., M.S. Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Certificate, University of Hartford
 
860.738.6304  email
 
 
I strongly believe that business knowledge is vital to the success of every individual and, therefore, is an essential component in every student’s education. I strive to make the content of my classes relevant to the changing skills required in today’s business world. My academic standards and assignments are designed to challenge students to achieve their highest potential. Teachers and students are partners in the learning process and I expect my students to put forth as much effort as possible. The more students put into their education, the more they will get out of it! It is especially rewarding to give students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills and learn from experience by encouraging them to participate in a business internship.

Course Specialties
  • Business Communication
  • Human Resource Management
  • Business Internship
  • Women in Management
  • Keyboarding for Information Processing
  • Word Processing Applications
  • PowerPoint/Multimedia Presentations
Current Work
  • Enhance and update Business and Management Administration Program and courses.
  • Member of the Curriculum Committee, Promotion Committee, High School Task Force, and Alumni Association.
  • Supervise and advise business interns; develop internship opportunities for students locally and at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
  • Conduct resume workshops.
  • Member of National Business Education Association (NBEA), Eastern Business Education Association (EBEA), Connecticut Business Education Association (CBEA), and Delta Pi Epsilon (a national honorary society for business educators).
  • Attend numerous workshops, conferences, seminars, and meetings.
  • Member of the Torrington Board of Education. Serve as liaison to Torrington High School and serve on several subcommittees.
Future Work
  • Continue to develop curriculum to meet the changing needs of the business world.
  • Focus on developing more internship opportunities for business students.
  • Continue my commitment to community service.
Links of Interest
Personal Interests/Hobbies
  • Classic Cars--especially my 1957 Thunderbird and Corvettes
  • Golden Retrievers
  • Country music and “oldies” from the ‘50s and ‘60s
  • Gardening
  • Vacationing on the coast of somewhere beautiful
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