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Second Grade Team


Mrs. Goede
Janet Goede
 
Mrs. Goede is married and has two adult sons. She has been teaching
at Van Buren since 1994. In her spare time, she likes to read, walk her
dog, garden, make cards, and visit family and friends. Mrs. Goede's favorite
place is the beach.
 
 
 


Monica Jones
 
Mrs. Jones has worked at Van Buren since 2007. She has taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. She loves spending time outdoors - hiking, downhill skiing, white water kayaking, camping, and golfing. Her favorite thing about teaching is being around the children and seeing their excitement when they learn something new.
 
Mrs. Jones
 

 



Mrs. Strand
Alicia Strand
 
Mrs. Strand has taught 2nd grade in Caldwell since
2008. On weekends you will find her spending time 
with family camping or riding her ATV
in the mountains. Her favorite thing about being a
teacher is seeing her students’ growth academically,
emotionally and socially throughout the year.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Claire Collins
 
Miss Collins started her teaching journey in 2022. Her goal is to create an engaging and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. When she's not teaching, you’ll find her skiing in the wintertime or wakeboarding in the summertime. She also loves to play volleyball, softball, pickleball, and ultimate frisbee!
Collins