VAI Folio 2023
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BREAKTHROUGHS THAT MATTER<br />
BECAUSE THEY ENHANCE LIVES.<br />
“It’s inspiring to see how much a simple<br />
experiment can transform a child’s view of<br />
the world. At <strong>VAI</strong>, we’re helping students<br />
learn to think in ways that will help them<br />
become a generation of innovators<br />
and creators.”<br />
Ben Talsma<br />
Learning Solutions Specialist<br />
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION<br />
Ben Talsma has two passions:<br />
bringing education to life for students<br />
and making the world a better<br />
place. It was the pursuit of these<br />
two passions that made Van Andel<br />
Institute the perfect fit.<br />
Talsma first collaborated with<br />
the Institute as an award-winning<br />
educator. Since joining <strong>VAI</strong>, he sees<br />
his values brought to life every day,<br />
as teachers learn to transform their<br />
instruction and as students find new<br />
joy in learning.<br />
Talsma believes that <strong>VAI</strong> is home to<br />
an incredible combination of people,<br />
programs and resources and that<br />
it will impact countless students for<br />
years to come.<br />
“We’re in the business of giving life<br />
to extraordinary ideas. For students,<br />
we inspire a sense of wonder<br />
and possibility. For teachers, we<br />
support them in creating learning<br />
experiences that are meaningful<br />
and fun.”<br />
Terra Tarango<br />
Chief Education Officer<br />
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