A Message from the Principal
Dan Van Horne
Welcome to Garden Ridge
Elementary
School's website. Home of the GATORS.
Our number one goal is to establish
a positive learning environment in which all
children can excel. We want
our students to enjoy coming to school and
develop an attitude that learning
is fun.
Within this learning environment
our students are very successful academically.
We have received an exemplary rating
from the state of Texas. We also offer
students a variety of unique programs
such as Enterprise City, Camp Classen,
Bank at School and Skills Enhancement
Training class which enriches our students
education.
As our students progress through
middle school and high school we often hear from
parents and teachers how well prepared
and successful Garden Ridge students are.
We consider this a great compliment
and sign of success of our programs.
We have a positive, patient and
professional staff, a group of bright and motivated
students and parents who are totally
supportive of our school and their childrens'
education.
We believe Garden Ridge is a great place for children to begin their journey in education.
About the Principal
Mr. Van Horne was born and raised
in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He moved to Fort Worth,
Texas in 1973 and has been a resident
of Flower Mound since 1980.
He received his bachelors of science
and masters of education degrees from
The University of North Texas.
Mr. Van Horne has worked for the Lewisville
Independent School District for thirty years.
He has served as a special education
teacher at Lakeland Elementary, an assistant
principal at Hedrick Middle School
and principal of College Street Elementary
before coming to Garden Ridge.
Mr. Van Horne opened Garden Ridge Elementary School in the fall of 1992.
He is always willing to participate in a variety of activities to motivate students to learn.
