Ally Van Valkenburg

Third Grade Teacher at Diamond View Elementary School

[Kaitlyn Byrne-Mauro @MauroKaitlyn]

"Onraka House takes the win for the first time in three years! 🏆 A huge celebration as all four houses unite as one family. #Victory #OnrakaHouse #OneFamily #HouseUnity"
@dve_onraka @MissBallDVE @DVESPrincipal@ronclarkacademy @mrronclark_ @KristenRulison

[Dr. White @Dr_WhiteEdu]

Excited to share this opportunity with my incredible community of STEM Educators and Leaders! You all are doing amazing work, and here's another chance to help your students shine while earning $10,000 to enhance your STEM programs. Don't miss out! #STEM # STEAM

[Ally Van Valkenburg @MissV_3rdgrade]

When you all get green and yellow on your Unit 2 Reading USA you have a lemon lime party as you fill out data binders 💛💚✅ @DVESPrincipal @DiamondViewEle

[Dr. White @Dr_WhiteEdu]

Check out these amazing students who showcased their problem-solving skills and creativity this weekend! They tackled a real-world challenge, coded solutions, and embodied the core values of FIRST LEGO League. @DiamondViewEle @DVESPrincipal @southFLrobotics @pbcsd #FutureInnovators

[Ally Van Valkenburg @MissV_3rdgrade]

RT @msmartello2: This amazing group of teachers and leaders plus so many more not pictured are changing the game at Diamond View this year!…

[The School District of Palm Beach County @pbcsd]

🍎🌐🎉 During the October 23 Board Meeting, the District recognized 3 employees who each received awards from the Educational Media Association for 2024. These awards go to media specialists and principals who promote innovative practices that positively impact the media programs in Palm Beach County Schools.

Congratulations to:

🏆 Michelle Martello, Media Specialist at Diamond View Elementary - Received the Outstanding Elementary Media Service Award

🏆 Sally Smollar, Media Specialist at Plumosa School of the Arts - Received the Outstanding Secondary Media Service Award

🏆 Kristen King, Principal at Jerry Thomas Elementary School - Received the Outstanding Principal Award

Meet the Awardees:

📖 Michelle Martello, Media Specialist at Diamond View Elementary School, received the Outstanding Elementary Media Service Award. She is in her 13th year with the District, and says that the best part of her job is helping students discover the magic of books and seeing them get excited about reading. She also loves working with teachers and organizing events that bring the whole school together to celebrate literacy.

🌟 Sally Smollar, Media Specialist at Plumosa School of the Arts, received the Outstanding Secondary Media Service Award. Ms. Smollar has worked for the District for 29 years. For her, the best part of her job is getting to know the students from the time they enter kindergarten, watching their personalities emerge as they grow up, and seeing their potential for the future.

🤩 Kristen King, Principal at Jerry Thomas Elementary School, received the Outstanding Principal Award. She has been with the District for 22 years. She says the best part of her job is the opportunity she is given to have a positive impact on students. The morning greeting is one of her favorite times of the day, and she loves guiding her school staff who work tirelessly to help students reach their maximum potential.

[Ally Van Valkenburg @MissV_3rdgrade]

@MauroKaitlyn @msmartello2 @DVESPrincipal @ssunshne The absolute best!!!!!

[Kaitlyn Byrne-Mauro @MauroKaitlyn]

Thank you to our business partner @wellyflorist for
helping us celebrate our Principal this month for her dedication to our school community! 🏆
#YouRock💎
We appreciate you! @DVESPrincipal @jennsandersusa
@RachelCapitano @PBSCD

[Carolyn Seal @DVESPrincipal]

So Proud of Diamond View!!

[Kaitlyn Byrne-Mauro @MauroKaitlyn]

Proud Mom, My son is one of the new House Captains for
@dve_onraka! Jackson, lead with your 🧡and support others always. I am happy for all the new https://t.co/w9MevUaROn exciting day and another successful year in implementing RCA House System @MissBallDVE @DVESPrincipal

[Dr. White @Dr_WhiteEdu]

Our 2nd grade student, Availa presented in the Shark Tank @CoxSci as part of the Wave Makers Symposium featuring, Dr. Sylvia Earle. She shared about her organization, which educates others and combines fashion and conservation. She was awarded a STEM scholarship 📸 Tiffany Sage

[Ally Van Valkenburg @MissV_3rdgrade]

Proud former Kindergarten teacher🥹

[Carolyn Seal @DVESPrincipal]

Congratulations Matthew for  being recognized as Diamond View’s Character NOW! Student of the Year. #DVEROCKS @DiamondViewEle

[Kaitlyn Byrne-Mauro @MauroKaitlyn]

Happy School Principal day to @DVESPrincipal. Ms Seal you go above and beyond to ensure every student and staff member feels supported. Thank you for all you do for Diamond View! We are so very fortunate to have you as our leader!💎❤️ @DiamondViewEle
@pbcsd #MENTOR

[Ally Van Valkenburg @MissV_3rdgrade]

@msmartello2 @DVESPrincipal @DiamondViewEle @pbcsd @emapbc You are so amazing and so deserving!!🫶🏼

[Ms. Martello 📚 @msmartello2]

Last year, @DVESPrincipal encouraged me to step into the library as Media Specialist. 📚💗 I’ve felt so supported by Library Media Services, admin, and my colleagues at @DiamondViewEle and across @pbcsd. Honored to be named @emapbc 2024 Elementary Media Specialist of the Year! ☺️

[House of Onraka - DVE @dve_onraka]

Onraka is the House of Unity so of course we had to mix mingle so different grade levels could get to know each other at our last house meeting! Onraka in the house…UNITE! 🐯🧡

[DVES @DiamondViewEle]

Yes we do!! A big shout out to our dynamic duo! Ms. Ball & Mrs. Georges 💜💛🩵🧡 DVE family loves you ! Thank you for all you do each and every day ! Happy National School Counselors week! @DVESPrincipal

[Christine @thomaswiseowls]

The house of Onraka is ready for the holidays.

[Kaitlyn Byrne-Mauro @MauroKaitlyn]

Welcome Ron Clark, RCA students, and staff to DVE.
We are inspired!!!
This is education at its finest. 👏👏
@mrronclark @MissBallDVE @DVESPrincipal @ronclarkacademy @KristenRulison

[DVES @DiamondViewEle]

We can’t let this month go by without giving a shout out to our amazing leader 💛Ms. Carolyn Seal💜Our proud Principal and # 1 fan ! You hardly see her in the many pics, but she is a strong tower capturing 📸 and celebrating every moment of our journey 💙DVE Family loves U ♥️💎