Valentina Hibnere (1926-2001) is an outstanding personality and researcher in the Education Science in Latvia whose contribution is of a fundamental value. Her research was basically devoted to the concept of creativity in education, mostly connected with the preconditions of enhancing the creative imagination and creativity of pre-school and school children in the field of visual arts. Valentina Hibnere is the author of monographs and numerous scientific articles which are still used at the teacher training institutions and universities in Latvia. Her integrative study of the developmental pedagogy and psychology were well-known beyond the borders of this country. Valentina Hibnere also contributed to the organization of the first international creativity conferences in Latvia (1996-). Valentina Hibnere was also my colleague, close friend who was loved and deeply honoured by all who knew her. Therefore we are thankful that the memories about Valentina Hibnere were included in the prestigious volume of scientific articles "The Age and Personality 14"