Contemporary Etiquette

 Founder and director of The Eastern School of Etiquette (ESE), a vitally important institute that teaches girls and adult ladies how to develop the poise, grace, and character, they need, in order to become confident women of distinction and influence.

Valerie offers a range of programs and masterclasses, all of which are based on her 3 Selfs Philosophy™, which embodies the principles of self-worth, self-respect, and self-awareness.  The carefully designed growth opportunities we provide are intended to build remarkable characters skills and ignite feminine energy, so that each girl and lady may excel in three distinct ways: personally, socially, and spiritually.

As a certified make-up artist, Valerie has provided services for video and photography sessions to Word-A-Cise Ministries and Christian Sistahs, Inc.  She has taught etiquette classes to students attending learning institutions such as: Riverdale Baptist School, and The Seed Public Charter School of Washington, DC, Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, Adventist Healthcare, Empowering Community Leaders Network, as well as private Business Etiquette sessions for college students.

Valerie has provided monthly etiquette classes, as well as private one-on-one sessions. She has produced Annual Debutante workshops and Cotillion Balls. She has served as a judge for the following nationally known pageants: Northern Virginia Beauty Pageant, and America’s Miss Teen Maryland of the Year.  She has held the position of Director for the Miss Pennsylvania Teen America Pageant.  Additionally on January 9, 2002, Valerie and two of her students were featured on the front page of the Burtonsville Gazette.

Valerie is currently pursuing  her PhD in Psychology and has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Management and Leadership, Master of Science in Psychology. She also earned a certification as an Etiquette Consultant from The American School of Protocol in Atlanta, Georgia, and  a certification as a Life Coach from Coach of Life Success (CLS) Certification

She enjoys traveling, and learning new things. She recently began ballet lessons with the renowned Aaron Jackson. Valerie also enjoys Broadway plays and shopping.

Valerie attributes her passion for etiquette to her parents.  Her mother taught her how to be a feminine lady of grace and elegance, while her father taught her how a lady should be treated, as exemplified by his care and attentiveness of her mother.  She is an active member of the Interdenominational Church of God in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where she serves on the Special Events Team. She is the wife of the best husband in the world, Bryan Nance, Sr. and the mother of four young men and two young ladies.