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About The Teacher
Greetings! My name is Diane VanderLaan and I am excited to be teaching language arts on the Dolphin Team this year. This will be my 14th year of teaching and my 3rd year at SMS. I've also taught 1st grade, math and science. I'm a transplant from the great state of Michigan and am happy to never shovel snow again! I earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University (go Broncos!), a second Bachelor's degree in Education from Grand Valley State University (go Lakers!), and just recently completed my Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida (go Bulls!). I look forward to a fantastic school year! Please contact me with any questions, concerns or comments.

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Mission
My mission for this class is to create independent, critical thinkers who, through engaging activities and lessons, can master the content provided and develop an appreciation for reading and writing. My hope is that these skills and knowledge will assist them in one day assuming active and productive roles in their local and global communities.