Where are you from?
I’m originally from West Babylon but moved to Yaphank. I love the atmosphere and nature the east end encompasses.
What is your education?
BA Child Study - 4 certifications in special education & general education
How long have you been a teacher:
2 years
Favorite Saint?
Saint Francis for he is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Favorite Quote?
“Have a little faith.”
Favorite Book?
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Favorite Verse?
John 15:12: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."
What can your students look forward to this year?
Students can look forward to learning about physical, earth and life sciences! We are going to be doing a lot of diverse science experiments!
What is unique or interesting about your class?
We do a lot of hands on learning for science experimentation!
What is something different or cool from what they may have learned/experienced last year?
6th graders are going to be learning about physical science and focus more on force & motion! I also teach STEM classes so we will be doing many different investigations in class.
Message to Parents
I thank you so much for choosing this new school and going through the same journey we all will be taking together. I hope and plan to have a cooperative learning environment as well as a relationship with each & everyone of my students and parents/guardians. You may contact me through email: vwelliver@olgschools.org or Remind.