VAI Folio 2019

BREAKTHROUGHS THAT MATTER
BECAUSE THEY ENHANCE LIVES.
“It’s inspiring to see how much a
simple experiment can transform a
child’s view of the world. At VAI, we’re
helping students learn to think in
ways that will help them become a
generation of innovators and creators.”
Ben Talsma
Learning Solutions Specialist
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
Ben Talsma has two passions:
bringing education alive for students
and making the world a better
place. It was the pursuit of these
two passions that made Van Andel
Institute the perfect fit.
Talsma first collaborated with
the Institute as an award-winning
educator. Since joining VAI, he sees
his values brought to life every day,
as teachers learn to transform their
instruction and as students find new
joy in learning.
Talsma believes that VAI is home to
an incredible combination of people,
programs and resources and that
it will impact countless students for
years to come.
“We’re in the business of giving
life to extraordinary ideas.
For students, we inspire a sense
of wonder and possibility.
For teachers, we support them
in creating learning experiences
that are meaningful and fun.”
Terra Tarango
Chief Education Officer
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