LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Joseph Vallone was nominated by an anonymous parent of a student.

Everybody has that one teacher during their educational career who stands out among the rest. Mr. Vallone has been in the classroom for over 25 years.  He is known for going above and beyond for his students, school, and programs. He is the teacher who is willing to take on 5,000 extra responsibilities and expects nothing in return.

"His class, teaching style, extra efforts and stories have caught my attention as a parent of a student in his class," said his nominator.

Mr. Vallone gets to school early, leaves late, and opens up his classroom for students seeking help. He facilitates student exploration and teaches through hands-on experiences. He creates a welcoming classroom environment for all students to learn, engage and grow. Mr. Vallone truly understands that all students do not learn in the same way, at the same time. He respects and nurtures each student’s ability while also taking into consideration the social emotional well-being of the students.

At Plantation High School, he is a leader and innovator of cutting edge technology and other scientific breakthroughs. He involves and encourages all stakeholders, community members, staff, and students to be apart of the learning process because everyone needs to be cohesive and held accountable in order for the school and stakeholders to be successful.

Mr. Vallone ensures each student that comes into his class, whether he has them for a student or not, walks out of his classroom knowing and having a career pathway to follow throughout high school and college in order to ensure success.  The guidance, knowledge, and exposure he provides to students is invaluable, especially in areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Mr. Vallone is a positive and effective role model, a highly effective teacher, and an extremely informed and knowledgeable person.