4th Grade Classes At Valley Park Elementary

Hi! My name is Aryn Davis, and I LOVE being a teacher!  I am so excited to be your student's 4th grade Math, Science, and Homeroom teacher. My husband and I live in Valley Center, KS and we have a 7 yr old son! I enjoy reading, traveling & being with friends and family. Our son AJ, will be in 1st grade at Valley Park.  This will be my 7th year teaching but my 4th year in Valley Center. I’m so looking forward to working together to make this the best year yet for your child! 

MY CHILDHOOD

I grew up in Valley Center, KS in a family with a younger brother.  We are a big football and basketball family but enjoy other sports as well. I am very happy to be back home and getting to help educate the community that helped raise me!

MY EDUCATION

My first  degree was in Criminology from KSU in 2014.  I worked for St. Francis Community Services for 1yr half and decided I wanted to get into education.  I became a  para in Andover and worked with K-8 students and also coached JV girls basketball. While I was a para, I was a part of the TAP program at WSU earning my  Elementary Education degree.  I graduated in May 2020 and got a 4th grade teaching job in Wichita, KS, where I taught for 3 years before getting to move back to Valley Center. Last winter I completed my Master's degree in Administration through Emporia State. 

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Food: Mexican

Movie: Remember the Titans

Color: Lime green or Purple

Season: Fall 

Sports Team:      K-State & Dallas Cowboys,

Fast Food: Taco Bell, Chick-fil-a, Chipotle

Music/musicians: Country mainly but listen to lots

Hobbies: Reading, traveling, spending time with family & friends

Subjects: Math and science

Snacks: Bunch a Crunch, Snickers, Pretzels, Cheez-its

Restaurant: TX Roadhouse, Cheddars

Hello! My name is Sarah Burman and I am SO excited to be your student's teacher this year. This is my 3rd year teaching and I am so happy to be in Valley Center.  I live in Wichita with my husband and our puppy, Luca. Outside of school, I love reading, staying active, and hanging out with friends and family. I am dedicated to ensuring that your student has a successful year at Valley Park!

MY CHILDHOOD

I grew up in Hillsboro, KS, which is just about 40 miles from Valley Center, with three younger siblings. I loved getting to grow up in a small town that had a good sense of community. I have seen a lot of those same community values here in Valley Center and I am very happy to get to be apart of it!

MY EDUCATION

I attended Tabor College from 2021-2022 before transferring to Wichita State University. At this time, I worked as a general education reading para in Maize, KS for two years. I was a part of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) and graduated from Wichita State this past May with my BA in Elementary Education. I am very excited to begin my career here in Valley Center.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Food: Mexican

Movie: Beauty and the Beast

Color: Pink

Season: Fall

Sports Team:      Denver Broncos

Fast Food: Chick-fil-a, Panda Express

Music/musicians: Taylor Swift

Hobbies: Reading, staying active, spending time with family & friends

Subjects: Language Arts and Social Studies

Snacks: Pretzels, Popcorn, Gummy Bears, and anything chocolate!

Restaurant: On the Border, Homegrown

Hello! My name is Paula Bally and I am looking forward to being your student's teacher this year. This is my 6th year teaching and I am so happy to be at Valley Park teaching 4th grade! I live in Wichita with my husband and our two daughters, two Corgis, Watson and Lucy, and a very big orange cat , Newton. Outside of school, I love reading books, staying active, which usually entails going on family walks or bike rides. When in teacher mode, your child comes first!

MY CHILDHOOD

I grew up in Sedam, KS, which is just about two hours southeast from Valley Center, with three older brothers. Sedan is a rural community, with lots of love and hometown pride. That is something that I have seen at VC, and what drew me in.

MY EDUCATION

I attended Kansas State University from 2014-2018 and graduated with a Degree in Kinesiology. I went back to school to Wichita State from 2018-2020 and graduated with my Degree in Elementary Education. Lastly, I furthered my education by earning my Masters Degree from Emporia State in 2022. I previously taught Third Grade for Wichita Public Schools.

MY FAVORITE THINGS

Food: Anything pasta

Movie: Pitch Perfect

Color: Spring Green

Season: Spring

Sports Team:   Kansas State Wildcats

Fast Food: Chick-fil-a or Noodles & Co

Music/musicians: Taylor Swift

Hobbies: Reading, staying active, spending time with family & friends

Subjects: Math and Social Studies 

Snacks: Twizzlers, skittles, Chocolate covered Pretzels, Chex Mix

Restaurant: Homegrown, Bricktown Brewery