Dave vander Velden
Milton Hershey SchoolMath
Dave vander Velden currently teaches middle school Mathematics at the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA. He graduated from Ithaca College in 2000 with a degree in Television/Radio and a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations. During his time at Ithaca, Dave had internships with MTV, CNN and The Today Show on NBC. Upon graduation, Dave continued working with MTV both in New York and Los Angeles. Inspired by his mother and grandmother, who were both teachers, Dave chose a new career path in 2004. He began his teaching career with Teach for America, as a member of their Washington, D.C. corps. Since then, Dave has thoroughly enjoyed his career as a teacher, and infuses his audio/video experiences both in and out of the classroom. In addition to teaching, Dave has a media company, in Camp Hill, PA www.mooseworksmedia.com. He has enjoyed his time helping small businesses and non-profit organizations navigate the process of getting their info online and out for the world to see.
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"Dave Vander Velden was very open to sharing ideas and created a great learning environment. "
"Great instructor, very helpful and understanding and knowledgeable."
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"Dave has such a strong background in video AND the classroom experience to make this material practical for teachers at any level of experience."
"Dave was always prepared and very helpful. He considered everyone's specific needs for each project to ensure it was valuable for all."