Meet Your Teacher

Mr. Vanden Plas by Mystic Falls in Yellowstone National Park, WY
Mr. Vanden Plas in Arches National Park, UT

About Mr. Vanden Plas

Hello, I am Mr. Vanden Plas! I am beyond excited to be your teacher this year. I am most looking forward to all of the learning and growing we will do together this year.


I grew up in Green Bay, WI and before I moved to Medford I taught special education for three years in the Howard-Suamico School District. This is my second year teaching 2nd grade in Medford. Year 5 here we come!


I went to St. Norbert College for my undergrad in Elementary education and Cross-Categorical Special education. I graduated in May of 2019. 


I got married this summer to Mrs. Vanden Plas (another 2nd grade teacher at MAES!). We  have a puppy named Bailee and she is 1 year old.


In my free time I love to horseback ride, travel to National Parks during the summers and go for walks with Bailee. 


Mr. & Mrs. Vanden Plas

Bailee Girl

Mr. Vanden Plas and Max out in our horse pasture

Mr. Vanden Plas in front of Old Faithful Geyser  in Yellowstone National Park, WY

Above: Mr. Vanden Plas and friends standing under Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, UT

Below: Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, UT

Picture in Zion National Park, UT

Picture from on top of Arther's Rock  in Fort Collins, CO

Picture of Arther's Rock in Fort Collins, CO

Double Rainbow in Fort Collins, CO