Valerie Blessley:
CLASS OF 1973
Manzano High SchoolClass of 1973
Albuquerque, NM
Moriarty High SchoolClass of 1993
Moriarty, NM
University of New Mexico - EducationClass of 1990
Albuquerque, NM
University of New Mexico - Fine ArtsClass of 1987
Albuquerque, NM
Valerie's Story
After graduating from MHS, I married Paul Hoffman (MHS '71). He joined the US Navy, and we lived in several cities in the US. During our 12 yr. marriage, we had 2 lovely daughters, of whom I am really proud. When the marriage ended, I returned to ABQ, and finished my BAFA (Art Studio) at UNM. Then I earned an MA in Special Ed. at UNM as well.
I met the love of my life, Mark Blessley, after I finished at UNM. He was studying to become a Chiropractor, and we moved to Vancouver, WA for him to finish his doctorate in Chiropractic at Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR. We've lived here ever since, and love the "Pacific North-wet." (Pun intended)
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Now I am teaching Art at a local high school (all Ceramics/Pottery for the last 4 years). I love working in the Arts. In my "free time," I'm a professional harpist / multi-instrumentalist in a duo called Celtic Muse. So I am still playing the flute after all these years! You can find us on many different online music sites. CD Baby is the best place for this, but we're also on Amazon and I-Tunes, etc. Mark and I build Celtic Harps under the name Blessley Instruments. (This was not intended to be an advertisement, honestly.)
I hope to see some of my high school friends at future reunions and "get-togethers." Y'all come!
Peace and sweet music to you,
Val
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