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Grade 3
Phone: 219-987-3721

 

Classes I Teach-  I teach 3rd grade.  I love this age because students have a good foundation in their reading ability and math concepts to build on and they are eager to do independent projects and activities.  We do a lot with DEAR, which is "Drop Everything and Read."  I want them to become "Wild About Reading" in 3rd grade :)

Activities- Reading and Language Curriculum Committee  
                            Summer Reading Coordinator
              Young Author Coordinator          

Professional Growth/Education- I graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1979.  I have also taken classes through Valparaiso University and University of St. Francis. 

Favorite Bible verses- Philippians 4:4-7, 13, 19
                             Isaiah 40:28-31
                                                          John 15
                                                          

Why I'm Excited to be at DMC-

DMC is such a special school!  I came here to teach right out of college and taught fourth grade for four years.  Then my husband, Joel, and I had our family.  So DMC was special again as the elementary school that our three children attended and graduated from.  In 1997 I came back to teach (part-time) in Junior High, later in third grade, and as an aide for 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd grades for two years.  Presently I am a full time teacher of 3rd grade.  So I have been here a number of years in a variety of capacities.  I am so thankful that my children could receive an education where Christ is the head of all they learn.  And I am thankful for the privilege and responsibility to be involved in the Christian education of young children at this school.  The parents and faculty of DMC are so supportive.  When my father died in 2006, I was overwhelmed with how much compassion and love was shown to me and to my family.  What a great place to work and learn and grow!   To God be the glory!