About Mrs. Van Dyke

Welcome to a wonderful year! I absolutely love teaching and I look forward to getting to know my students and their families this year. This is my fifth year at White Oak Elementary School. My goal for each student is not simply academic growth, but also growth in character, integrity and critical thinking skills.

I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and received my Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with an Emphasis in Child Development from California State University, Northridge. My Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is from California State University, Los Angeles. I cleared my credential through the Ventura County Office of Education. This past May, I earned my Master's Degree from the American College of Education. It is a Master's Degree of Education (M. Ed) in Curriculum and Instruction with a Focus of Study in Elementary Literacy.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading, going to the beach and spending time with my husband and family.