Welcome to Room 14

Van Buren Elementary School

Meet the Teacher

 
Mrs. Semple

My name is Mrs. April Semple, and this is my seventh year  teaching third-grade students at Van Buren Elementary School in Stockton, CA.  Prior to that, I taught fourth-grade for 2 years, was a reading resource teacher for 2 years, and have worked with grades K-12 as a substitute teacher for 14 years.
I received my B.S. from California State University, Northridge and my teaching credential from California State University, Stanislaus.
 
Family
I have been married for 35 years. My husband, Jack, has retired from Swanson Farms in Turlock where he was the company's controller.
 
 Reed
We have two sons. Reed is 30 years old and has an AA degree from Modesto Junior College.  He works for Modesto City Schools in the Maintenance Department. He married Karen in July, 2002 who is taking classes towards a teaching
credential.
 
Grant
 Grant has a B.S. in Business Administration from San Francisco State University and is currently employed with 
Caltrans in Oakland.
 
Hobbies
I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, golf, water-skiing, and cross-country skiing.  My hobbies are gardening, birdwatching, sewing, and computers.
 
Pets
In Memory of Browny (June 1990-August 21, 2001)
Browny was a Springer Spaniel-Chocolate Lab mix with an out-going personality.  She loved going anywhere with our family and enjoyed the company of people.  Her welcome bark and and loving kisses are missed by us all.