Valorie Thomas

For the American scientist, see Valerie Thomas. For the French politician, see Valérie Thomas.

Valorie D. Thomas is an American Africana studies scholar, consultant, and screenwriter.[1][2] She was the Phebe Estelle Spalding Professor of English and Africana Studies at Pomona College in Claremont, California.[1]

Early life

Thomas studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she received her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.[1] She also holds a master's degree in screenwriting from the University of California, Los Angeles.[1]

Career

Thomas began teaching at Pomona College in 1998.[1] She was the Phebe Estelle Spalding Professor of English and Africana Studies, an endowed chair.[1]

Recognition

In 2013, Thomas won Pomona's Wig Distinguished Professor Award, the college's highest faculty honor, in recognition of her teaching.[1][3]

Personal life

Thomas is an equestrian and practices yoga.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Valorie Thomas". Pomona College. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Thomas, Valorie. "Home". Valorie Thomas, PhD. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "Wig Awards". Pomona College. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.


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