8th Grade Content Area Teachers

Mrs. Larson currently teaches Math, Algebra 1 and Geometry 1.  She  earned her B.A. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.  In addition,   Mrs. Larson has also completed her  master's studies in Middle School Education and  received a Master's Degree from the University of New England.   Mrs. Larson has also met the rigorous requirements needed to become recognized as a National Board Certified teacher.  

Mrs. Larson sponsors the National Junior Honor Society at South Valley MIddle School. 

Mrs Larson

Mr. Pravlik is currently our 8th grade science teacher. He received his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology  and later received his first graduate degree in Kinesiology  from the University of Northern Colorado.  Mr. Pravlik has recently completed his second masters degree.  In 1997, Mr. Pravlik received an Honorarble Discharge from the United States Marine Corp . 

Mr. Pravlik also coaches football for the combined North and South Valley Middle School football team.

Mr. Pravlik

Mr. Vanzant is currently our 7th and 8th grade Social Studies teacher.  He received his BA from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and he is currently working on his masters degree.   

Mr. Vanzant

Mr. Aguirre

 

Mr. Aguirre currently teaches 8th grade Language Arts.  In 1999, Mr. Aguirre earned his bachelor's degree in Music education at UNC.   Mr. Aguirre returned to UNC and successfully completed the course work and passed the Colorado PLACE test to become qualified to teach Language Arts.  Mr. Aguirre loves to play the piano, read and spend time with his wife and daughter.  Most  importantly, however, Mr. Aguirre is thrilled to be here in Platteville sharing the joy of reading and writing with the students of SVMS. 

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