Mrs. Becky VanderVeen

Third Grade Teacher

989-984-2222

Courses Taught:

Elementary General Education

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Biography

Parents and Students,

Welcome to 3rd grade! My name is Mrs. Becky VanderVeen and I will be your child’s third grade teacher this year. Because I will be spending so much time with your child, I feel it is important to introduce myself, both personally and professionally. 

I have been a teacher here at Clara Bolen Elementary for twenty plus years. I’ve taught first, second and third grades and have found each to be very rewarding in different ways. I grew up here in Tawas and attended Tawas Area Schools from kindergarten through graduation. Following high school, I entered Saginaw Valley State University but transferred to Alma College after only a year to join my husband Greg. We both graduated from Alma.

Greg and I have four adult children…Cole, Noah, Jacob and Emily (and their spouses).  Like many of you, our lives are very full, so I understand the importance of quality family time and will do my best to respect it while still providing the best education possible. 

My goal, as your child’s teacher this year, can best be expressed through this wonderful poem:

God grant me SERENITY to appreciate the unique gifts of my students, COURAGE to challenge them to do their best, and WISDOM to help them become all that You created them to be.

I look forward to an exciting and productive year. You will be hearing from me frequently, but please don’t hesitate to call or email if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to reach me is by email at bvanderveen@tawas.net or by leaving a message on my voicemail 984-2222.  I check both of them often and will get back to you as quickly as possible. 


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