Dana Van Hook decided in grade 3 that she wanted to become a teacher. More than 17 years later, it appears her third-grade self chose wisely.
Van Hook brings experience teaching every grade from kindergarten through grade 8 in both public and private schools. She has worked in single-grade and multigrade classrooms, served as a school administrator, and helped schools implement programs to strengthen their curriculum. She holds a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology and has training in differentiated instruction, advanced instructional strategies, assessment tools, and kindergarten-readiness evaluations.
She also had the privilege of team-teaching with her mother, adding a special family connection to the profession she chose so many years ago.
Hands-on learning is central to Van Hook’s approach. Her classroom projects have included starting seeds beneath grow lights and hatching salmon eggs. Yes, every educator talks about helping young minds grow—but Van Hook occasionally has the seedlings to prove it.
These experiences reflect her desire to create a safe, engaging environment where children can explore, ask questions, and reach their full potential. Above all, Van Hook’s greatest desire is for the students of Chico Oaks Adventist School to know and personally experience the love Jesus has for them.
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