Ms. Jeannine Flores is the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Coordinator at the Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE). Jeannine has been in education for twenty years and is an alum of California State University, Long Beach and Concordia University, Irvine. Ms. Flores background is in music education and her outstanding experience brings great energy and support to schools. Her role as VAPA Coordinator includes content support and advocacy for all the arts including dance, drama, media arts, music, and visual arts. Jeannine is also the A in the STEAM Team at SCCOE where her passion for arts integration across curriculums shines. Jeannine was named teacher of the year in 2005, has received grants from Disney, Mr. Holland Opus, and has performed professionally. In addition, she has worked for Disney, the Henry Mancini Institute, and CSU, Long Beach.
Jeannine relocated to Silicon Valley from Southern California where she was born and raised. She enjoys the weather, people, and her work in Northern California. Ms. Flores is a board member of CreaTV San Jose and the American Beethoven Society and on the leadership council for CREATE CA, the statewide arts education coalition.