Hello!  I'm Mrs. Patterson,

 your child's third grade teacher.  This will be my 18th year teaching at Van Buren School.  I received my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary education K-8 from Bowling Green State University.  I earned a Master's Degree in Education concentrating on Guidance and Counseling from B.G.S.U. as well.  I live in Findlay with my husband Chris and our two children.  Drew is nine and is attending fourth grade at VB.  Abby Mae is six and is very excited to be in first grade at VB. 

I am looking forward to an exciting, productive year working with you and your child.  I am a firm believer that parental involvement in a student's education is extremely important.  Your child will receive the best possible education when you and I work together as a team.  I will be keeping in touch with you through out this year using my classroom web page and a weekly newsletter.  You may contact me at school, 299-3416 or by e-mail at dpatterson@vbschools.net anytime you have something to discuss.