About+Mrs.+DeJong

My name is Deb DeJong and I teach the Technology Communications classes at OMS. I have taught at Oskaloosa Middle School since 1990. Some people think I’m nuts to teach at the middle school, and I’m the first to agree with them...NO ONE in his/her right mind teaches middle school! But I love my students! They keep me young.

After teaching Language Arts for 18 years, it was time for a change. With some fear and trembling, I’m embarked on a journey through uncharted waters. My new assignment was to write and teach a brand new curriculum for two different computer classes. These new courses were designed to take students deeper into the world of communication through technology and to better prepare them to become 21st Century Learners.

After graduating from Oskaloosa Senior High school I went on to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in Education from William Penn University. Then in July 2006, I received my Master’s Degree in Education from Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI. I loved every minute of it! I proved to myself that “you’re never to old to learn!”

My family includes Dave, my husband of 30+ years, a daughter and son-in-law, two beautiful granddaughters, and a son and daughter-in-law.

If you would like to contact me, you may do so at dejongd@oskaloosa.k12.ia.us.