Panther Valley Ecumenical Church

Diane Van Dongen, a native of Hackettstown, currently resides in Wharton, NJ.  A graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, Diane pursued elementary education and sacred music.  Upon graduation, she returned to Hackettstown where she taught in the middle school and later remained at home to raise her three sons.  She resumed teaching Frelinghuysen, Allamuchy, and Mount Olive.  She currently teaches elementary music and literacy in Randolph.  Diane enjoys singing and has performed as coir member and soloist with area church choirs as well as the Harmonium Choral Society and Pro Art Chorale.