Valdenia Winn facts for kids

Valdenia Camille "Val" Winn is a well-known American politician. She was born on December 7, 1950. She serves in the Kansas House of Representatives, which is part of the state's government. She represents the 34th district. As a member of the Democratic Party, she has been serving in this role since 2001.

Since 1972, Dr. Winn has also worked as a professor. She teaches at Kansas City Kansas Community College. She is also the Vice President of the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board of Education.

Early Life and Education

Valdenia Winn studied at the University of Kansas. She earned her first degree, a bachelor's degree, in Secondary Education in 1972. This degree helps people become teachers.

Later, she continued her studies in history. She received a Master's degree in History. In 1994, she earned her PhD, which is the highest degree you can get, also in History.

Public Service and Community Work

Dr. Winn is very active in her community. She holds important roles in several groups. She is the chairman and treasurer for the Northeast Coalition. She also serves as the treasurer for the Northeast Cooperative Council.

She is a member of the Struggler's Hill/Roots Neighborhood Association. This shows her dedication to her local area.

State-Level Involvement

Valdenia Winn has also been part of many state-level groups. She is a member of the Governor's Council on Travel & Tourism. This council helps promote tourism in Kansas.

She was also a member of other important groups. These included the Health for All Kansas Steering Commission. She also served on the Kansas Incorporated Strategic Planning Steering Committee. These roles helped shape important plans for the state.

Speaking Out on Important Issues

In March 2015, a bill was discussed in the Kansas Legislature. This bill would have changed tuition rules for some students. Dr. Winn, who was a leading Democrat on the committee, spoke strongly against it.

She believed the bill was unfair. She said it would harm students and their families. She apologized to people who were upset by the bill. She felt it was a step backward for Kansas.

Elections and Public Office

From 2008 to 2020, Valdenia Winn ran for office without facing any opponents. This means she was re-elected easily during those years. She had no challengers in the primary elections or the general elections.

In 2015, she also ran for a position on the Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Board. She won that election. This allowed her to serve a four-year term helping guide local schools.