VBISD is proud to support Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives that prepare and empower future educators. Congratulations to VBISD's Fall 2025 Grow Your Own Western Michigan University graduates!
At Van Buren ISD, we are committed to helping our staff not only achieve their professional goals but also pursue their dreams. Today, we celebrate this milestone as these GYO graduates step into their careers shaping the future of our students and community!
Congrats:
Hannah Zing: BS Early Learning and Intervention
Nathanial Robinson: MA Elementary Education
Marguax Chang: MA Special Education
Ashley Loy: MA Special Education
Mariann Dowd: MA TESOL
Lance Flynn: Workforce CTE
Brittany Millan: MA Workforce Ed. Development & Leadership
"Grow Your Own is a state education grant program that funds Grow Your Own initiatives to address teacher shortages by helping school districts support current school staff and local candidates to become certified teachers or earn additional endorsements. The grant helps pay for tuition, books, testing fees, and substitute costs while participants work and train to become educators." (Michigan.gov)
VBISD is proud to support Grow Your Own (GYO) initiatives that prepare and empower future educators.
December 17, 2025