Learn about Mrs. Haagsma
I grew up in Hudsonville and attended Alward Elementary School. After graduating from Hudsonville High School, I attended both Calvin College and GVSU. Before having my own classroom, I substitute taught all over West Michigan and was a paraprofessional here at Park Elementary. I also have a masters degree from Western Michigan in Early Childhood/The Practice of Teaching.
This is my twelfth year teaching at Park. I have taught 11 years of 3rd grade and one year of 1st grade. I love working in Hudsonville and am so proud to be a part of such a friendly community!
I set up my classroom in a way in which all of my students feel as if they are part of the learning process. We have open discussions, lots of group work and activities, many opportunities to present our learning to the class, reading and writing partnerships, and we are mentors to Mrs. DeSmit's Kindergarten class! Lots of exciting things are happening within our classroom!
On another note: Mr. Haagsma and I have been married for 12 years and have a 6 year old son named Christian and a 4 year old daughter named Marie. They keep us busy! We live in Hudsonville and enjoy supporting our Hudsonville Eagles and GVSU LAKERS!
My favorite things to do outside of teaching are; playing with my kids, reading, enjoying our cottage, shopping, traveling with my family and just being outside. My husband and I have traveled all over the world! Some of our favorite places are Mexico, Switzerland, The Czech. Republic, Germany, Italy, Southern California, Disney World and Ludington, MI.