Beth VanBlaricon - Drama Teacher

Beth VanBlaricom is a Husky. She graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Children's Drama, and received her Masters in Creative Arts from Lesley College. She brings a very exciting aspect to Rosa Parks Elementary as our Drama Specialist. She has two wonderful daughters, both grown up and on their own. Her daughter Betsy now lives in Seattle, is is so nice to have her close by! Christy and her husband Michael live about ten minutes away with their two pocket beagle puppies, Cinder and Shadow, and Ms. Van's new Grandson!!! They all get together often to camp, boat and vacation.

Ms. VanBlaricom began her teaching career in California teaching Pre-school, Kindergarten through third grade, and was a reading teacher. She then came north and joined the Lake Washington School District where she taught Primary Multi-age (K-2) at Dickinson, as well as Grades 3 - 5 at McAuliffe. In 2001 Ms. VanBlaricom helped start the New Teacher Support Program - mentoring new teachers. She has worked with this program for 5 years, and has been in education for 25 years total.

When she's not hopping on a plane to California, or maybe when she gets to California, Ms. VanBlaricom loves to be outside. "hiking, boating, gardening, snowshoeing or just walking! On rainy days, I am reading, using my band saw or quilting. Of course, I love theatre, movies and dancing, especially tap dancing!"

"I have always worked to teach to the whole child - allowing children to learn and explore, showing their knowledge in many ways. The Arts provide a basis for this philosophy. I am very excited to work with all children, staff and parents at Rosa Parks Elementary - the learning at all levels is going to be enriching and challenging!"