Hi!!  My name is Darla Hamm.  Welcome to Mrs. Hamm's 6th Grade Math Class!  Here is a little bit about me...I was born and raised in Colorado.  I graduated from Regis University with an emphasis in Elementary Education in 2000.  After that, I moved to South Dakota, and I began my career in education in 2001 when I joined the PDC Program at USD, where I had a mentor teacher and taught 4th grade here at Dakota Valley!  In the PDC Program I earned my Masters of Arts Degree in Elementary Education with an Early Childhood endorsement.  In 2002, I got my first job teaching 1st grade at St. Agnes in Vermillion, and I got married to my husband, John.  We have three wonderful children who keep us busy:  Austin is in 10th grade and our twins, Aidan & Hailey, are in 7th grade now.  I taught four years in 1st grade and then two years in Preschool before I accepted the Principal Position.  I went back to USD to earn my degree in PK-12 Administration, and I was the Principal at St. Agnes for 10 years.  This is my second year back here at Dakota Valley where it all started 18 years ago.  I am loving being back in the classroom and I enjoy being a part of the DV Family!  Go Panthers!