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Mrs. Betty Dennany, Preschool
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Betty Dennany is the 3 and 4 year old preschool teacher. She also teaches Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to preschool through 5th grade children. Betty has lived in the Plainwell area all her life. She has taught preschool and worked with young children for the last 40 years and opened and Directed 3 Daycare/Preschool centers with-in that time. Betty loves working with young children. Preschool is a child’s first impression of school life. Betty’s goal is to help them to grow mentally, emotionally, physically and socially in a loving environment where they feel safe and look forward to attending preschool each day.
bdennany@stmargaretschool.net
classroom website
Betty Dennany is the 3 and 4 year old preschool teacher. She also teaches Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to preschool through 5th grade children. Betty has lived in the Plainwell area all her life. She has taught preschool and worked with young children for the last 40 years and opened and Directed 3 Daycare/Preschool centers with-in that time. Betty loves working with young children. Preschool is a child’s first impression of school life. Betty’s goal is to help them to grow mentally, emotionally, physically and socially in a loving environment where they feel safe and look forward to attending preschool each day.
Mrs. Erin Bush, Kindergarten and First Grade
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Erin Bush is our Kindergarten and First Grade teacher. Erin grew up in Royal Oak, MI and attended catholic schools from 4th-12th grade. She received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University and a M.Ed. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Erin currently lives in Plainwell with her husband and children. In her classroom, Erin really loves to help her students learn to read and to help them grow closer to Jesus. In her spare time, she enjoys all things outdoors - sailing on Lake Michigan, kayaking, hiking, and skiing.
ebush@stmargaretschool.net
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Erin Bush is our Kindergarten and First Grade teacher. Erin grew up in Royal Oak, MI and attended catholic schools from 4th-12th grade. She received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University and a M.Ed. from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Erin currently lives in Plainwell with her husband and children. In her classroom, Erin really loves to help her students learn to read and to help them grow closer to Jesus. In her spare time, she enjoys all things outdoors - sailing on Lake Michigan, kayaking, hiking, and skiing.
Ms. Debi Veld, Second-Third Grade
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Debi Veld is our Second and Third Grade teacher. Debi is a third-generation Plainwell High School graduate and lives in her childhood home. She received a B.S. in Early Elementary Childhood Education from Western Michigan University and an M.S. as well as a Graduate Certificate in Reading and Literacy Studies from Walden University of Minnesota. In her classroom, Debi enjoys watching her students become independent workers and thinkers and helping them prepare for the next steps in their educational journey while incorporating Jesus throughout her day. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, bible studies, and hanging out with her dog Gibbs.
dveld@stmargaretschool.net
Debi Veld is our Second and Third Grade teacher. Debi is a third-generation Plainwell High School graduate and lives in her childhood home. She received a B.S. in Early Elementary Childhood Education from Western Michigan University and an M.S. as well as a Graduate Certificate in Reading and Literacy Studies from Walden University of Minnesota. In her classroom, Debi enjoys watching her students become independent workers and thinkers and helping them prepare for the next steps in their educational journey while incorporating Jesus throughout her day. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, bible studies, and hanging out with her dog Gibbs.
Ms. Nella Eshbaugh, Fourth-Fifth Grade,
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Nella Eshbaugh is our Fourth and Fifth Grade teacher. Nella grew up in Otsego, MI and has been a parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church since she was a little girl. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education and English from Grand Valley State University. Nella currently lives in Otsego with her family. In her classroom, Nella really loves to help her students grow deeper in their faith, become passionate readers, and learn how to maintain a growth mindset. When not teaching, she enjoys traveling with friends, reading, finding new coffee shops, and attending concerts.
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Nella Eshbaugh is our Fourth and Fifth Grade teacher. Nella grew up in Otsego, MI and has been a parishioner of St. Margaret Catholic Church since she was a little girl. She received a B.A. in Elementary Education and English from Grand Valley State University. Nella currently lives in Otsego with her family. In her classroom, Nella really loves to help her students grow deeper in their faith, become passionate readers, and learn how to maintain a growth mindset. When not teaching, she enjoys traveling with friends, reading, finding new coffee shops, and attending concerts.
Mrs. Tina Dennany, Middle School
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Tina Dennany is our Middle School teacher. Tina grew up in Allegan and received her B.S. in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading from Texas Christian University. Tina currently lives in Plainwell with her husband and three children. In her classroom, Tina really loves to help her students grow in their critical thinking skills in writing while fostering their relationship with Jesus. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and curling up with a good book.
tdennany@stmargaretschool.net
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Tina Dennany is our Middle School teacher. Tina grew up in Allegan and received her B.S. in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading from Texas Christian University. Tina currently lives in Plainwell with her husband and three children. In her classroom, Tina really loves to help her students grow in their critical thinking skills in writing while fostering their relationship with Jesus. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hunting, fishing, kayaking, and curling up with a good book.
Mrs. Maria Hawk, Preschool Aide
Ms. Donita Beery, Preschool Aide
Donita Beery works in the 3 year-old preschool room with Miss Betty. Donita grew up in Douglas, MI. She went to Northern Michigan University where she received her BS in Elementary Education. While at Northern she attended the Newman Center for Mass with friends and became Catholic in 1973. Her teaching experience includes teaching 5 years at St. Joachim Catholic School in Southern California and 13 years teaching Kindergarten at St. Margaret School. She retired from there in 2011. Donita continues to stay involved and is a part of our St. Margaret family. She currently lives just north of Otsego on a small farm with her dog Sophie. She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren that live in the area. Donita loves helping out with our 3 year-olds and Miss Betty. It warms her heart when occasionally one of the students asks about things on the prayer table which gives her the opportunity to teach them about Jesus and Mary. In her semi-retirement she enjoys being outside working in her flower gardens, camping and kayaking in the summer and sledding and snowshoeing in the winter.
Donita Beery works in the 3 year-old preschool room with Miss Betty. Donita grew up in Douglas, MI. She went to Northern Michigan University where she received her BS in Elementary Education. While at Northern she attended the Newman Center for Mass with friends and became Catholic in 1973. Her teaching experience includes teaching 5 years at St. Joachim Catholic School in Southern California and 13 years teaching Kindergarten at St. Margaret School. She retired from there in 2011. Donita continues to stay involved and is a part of our St. Margaret family. She currently lives just north of Otsego on a small farm with her dog Sophie. She has 2 children and 5 grandchildren that live in the area. Donita loves helping out with our 3 year-olds and Miss Betty. It warms her heart when occasionally one of the students asks about things on the prayer table which gives her the opportunity to teach them about Jesus and Mary. In her semi-retirement she enjoys being outside working in her flower gardens, camping and kayaking in the summer and sledding and snowshoeing in the winter.
Mrs. Tanya Baranoski, Child Care Supervisor
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