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Mr. Michael Van Durmen
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Thomas A Edison Middle School
Hometown:
Mishawaka
Class Information:
Room Number: 212
Students per Class: 15
Class Description:
I teach a mixed seventh and eighth grade class- mathematics, social studies, language arts, and science to students with learning disabilities, and mild cognitive disabilities.
Position:
Special Education Teacher
Needs:
Time and Energy.
My Philosophy:
Anyone can learn. Life is 90% attitude and 10% ability, its how we respond to challenges that determines success.
Personal Information:
About Me:
I am a single father of a beautiful daughter. I love teaching and coaching girls basketball and volleyball. I love reading, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.
College and Degrees:
Bachelor-Purdue University, Masters-Indiana University
Activities:
Golf, Reading
Favorite Books:
Hundreds of titles in the thriller fiction category. History post 1945.
Favorite Quotes:
Carpe Diem-Cease the Day
Interests:
Golf and Family
Employment History:
Teacher at current school last 12 years.
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I like giving my students the same opportunities I was given to obtain an excellent education. Life is a continual learning process, and I love being involved in the process to achieve this goal for myself and my students.
Percent of Students are:
     At-risk: 100 %
     Special Needs: 100 %
Percent of Students are:
     White/Caucasian : 50 %
     African American: 50 %
Free/Reduced Lunch Program Enrollment:: 100 %
Average number of students in class:: 15 students
Number of students I teach:: 15 students