VALRC Welcomes Hali Dayberry

VALRC Welcomes New Staff Member

The Resource Center is pleased to welcome our newest hire who joins us in our mission to help support adult educators.

Hali Dayberry

English as a Second Language (ESOL) Specialist

Hali Dayberry is the English as a Second Language (ESOL) Specialist at the Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center (VALRC). In this role, she coordinates teacher professional development that aligns with state and federal initiatives, as well as local interests and needs. This work includes the design and delivery of online courses, face-to-face workshops, and virtual meetings, all with a focus on the practice of teaching English to adult learners. Hali has a career of working in international education in both the adult education and university settings. In addition to teaching English as a Second Language, Hali has also worked as an international student advisor, which gives her tremendous insight into the options that exist for creating career pathways for adult students. She is also knowledgeable in current immigration requirements and student placement testing. Hali holds a bachelor’s degree from George Mason University in global affairs/middle eastern studies and a master’s degree in teaching English as a second language from the University of Southern California.