When living in West Germany , in grade 6 , her homeroom teacher , Alf Lower , inspired her to become a writer .
Valerie Sherrard was born in Moose Jaw .
When living in West Germany , in grade 6 , Valerie Sherrard 's homeroom teacher , Alf Lower , inspired her to become a writer .
Valerie Sherrard was born in Moose Jaw .