Hello! My name is Mrs. Van
Patten! This is my fifth year
teaching second grade at BKW Elementary and I couldn’t imagine teaching a
better grade! Second grade is full of growing, exploring, and learning to
become independent!
I
grew up in Guilderland and
graduated from Guilderland High School. I received my Bachelor’s of Science degree from
the University at Albany where I majored in mathematics and minored in education. I then went on to attend the College of Saint Rose where I earned my Master’s degree in Childhood Education with an extension to grades 7-9. I absolutely love teaching and can’t
wait to share many fun experiences with you!
Outside
of school, I enjoy spending time at home with my husband and all
of our animals. We have a German Shepherd, Gunther, a
horse, Andy, and five pygmy goats, Mac and Cheese, and Otis, Oliver, and Olaf!
You will hear plenty of stories about our farm! I also love reading, photography, boating, kayaking, and organizing!
I
am thrilled to spend the year together! I can’t wait to get to know
you, your families, and your hobbies. Second grade is such a fun year. I look forward to spending the year learning and growing with you!
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| Olaf, Otis, and Oliver! |
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| Mac and Cheese! |
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| Andy and I at a horse show in 2006. |
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| Andy and I on our farm |
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Andy and Gunther posing for a picture in the barn! |
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| My husband, Kyle! |
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| Our best bud, Gunther! |
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| Kyle and I on our wedding day! This was a funny picture on the carousel at the Farmer's Museum in Cooperstown. We chose the bunny and the goat because of our animals! |
I like your pictures. My name is Makenzie and I will be in your class this year. My hobbies this summer are singing, swimming, dancing, acting, art. I really like fashion and designing clothes.
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