Mr. VanDeHey has taught 33 of his 34 years teaching at Deer Creek Elementary School. He taught one year in Greeley, Colorado. He is married and has two grown children. He loves being with the kids and one of the important tools he has learned to use over the years in his classroom is humor. He has high standards and expectations for his students to ensure their academic success.

Mr. VanDeHey encourages parents to come to the classroom and get involved. Consistent communication between parents and teacher helps to develop strong connections in his classroom for a good parent/teacher/student relationship. He also believes that attitude is everything.

Words of Wisdom - "Smart is as Smart does."