As a native Leelanau County resident and graduate from Leland Public Schools in 2017, it has always been a dream of mine to give back to the Leelanau community that raised me. I can't imagine a better way to do so than through teaching the next generations! I fell in love with teaching middle schoolers during my student teaching at TCAPS, and am thrilled to be teaching middle school English Language Arts at Glen Lake. I believe in the brilliance of all students and it is my hope that they each feel empowered as better readers, writers, thinkers, listeners, and speakers after spending a year in my classroom. I received my Bachelor of Science and teacher certification from Grand Valley State University, and am currently working towards my Master of Education at GVSU as well.
When I'm not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, exploring the beautiful trails and beaches of Leelanau County, trying new recipes, or snuggling up with my dog and a good book!
vasquezk@mylakers.org