Matt Banta: Rockford, MI
Published June 23, 2020
Year Graduated:
2013
Major/Minor:
Physical Education/School Health Education
Jobs Since Graduation:
Fall 2014: Roguewood Elementary, Rockford, MI - Long-term Substitute Teacher
Spring 2015: New Branches Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, MI - Long-Term Substitute Teacher
2015-Present: Belmont Elementary and Cannonsburg Elementary, Rockford, MI - Physical Education Teacher
Thoughts on Time at Grand Valley:
"I can honestly only say amazing things about GVSU's physical education teaching program! The facilities are some of the best in the state and their faculty, well you won't find better professors out there. I can say that when I was there I wasn't attending classes, I was spending time with my physical education family. I met so many friends that I still stay in contact with today and that includes the professors. We all looked out for each other during class and then we would hangout afterwards. The professors genuinely care about you and want to get to know you personally. The professors helped build me into the teacher I am today. I am grateful for the time I was able to spend at GVSU and am still proud to this day to call myself a Laker!"