2nd/3rd Grade Mrs. Roper currently teaches a 2nd/3rd grade split at Lake Ann Elementary. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and Masters of Elementary Education … Continued
Art I was born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan. I graduated from Saint Francis High School and attended Central Michigan University where I earned a bachelor’s degree in education … Continued
Sandy Magnan Math Coach | Kindergarten - 8th Grade Mrs. Magnan joined the Betsie Valley family in January of 2014. She has taught 1st, 3rd and 4th grades, but is … Continued
Mrs. Kim O’Connor first began teaching with Benzie Central Schools in September, 2002. Prior to teaching she held management positions within the business sector. Mrs. O’Connor lives in Benzie … Continued
5th Grade Hello, my name is Jamie Vanderlinde, and I am the 5th grade teacher at Lake Ann Elementary. I have been teaching for about 15 years for Benzie … Continued
Kim Gramzow Early Literacy Specialist I received my teaching degree from Central Michigan University and my Masters in Educational Technology from Grand Valley State University. I began my teaching career … Continued
1st grade My name is Melissa Burch. I am a native of Benzie County. I am married to Tyson and have three daughters, Riley (a sophomore at Grand Valley,) … Continued
1st Grade I have been teaching at Platte River since 2000 and can’t imagine a better school full of amazing staff and families. My husband Michael and I love … Continued