About Mrs. Van

August 2022

Greetings Band Families!

I am so excited to begin my eighth year of teaching band in the Eureka Union School District. I am currently teaching 5th & 6th Grade Band at Ridgeview Elementary School and 7th Grade Concert Band, 8th Grade Symphonic Band and Jazz Band at Cavitt Junior High School.

Here is a little background on me: (for those who are interested in that type of thing!)

I grew up in Colorado & started playing the cello in the 4th grade. My junior high school didn't have enough string players to keep the orchestra going, so I switched to string bass & continued to play in the band throughout high school. I also played in the jazz band & sang in the choir. My love for performing music led me to pursue a degree in Music Education. I left my beloved home state to attend UCLA (Go Bruins!) and have pretty much been living in California ever since then. I have two college-aged children who grew up in Granite Bay and attended both Ridgeview & Cavitt. They are still band kids & both currently perform in their college marching bands!

I genuinely enjoy being with the kids every day and seeing the progress they make on their instruments. I truly believe that I have the best job in the world!

We are so fortunate to live in a place where music in the schools is valued and supported by our school district, administration, teachers & parents. I am looking forward to a great year of music!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Van