He teachers two classes, and I had him for both. He teachers English 9 Honors, and Communications, Media & Digital Literacy (which is an elective). For English 9 Honors, he was very nice, and I and most of my friends thought the class was very easy. He is a great teacher who is willing to help you if you ask. If he sees that you have a good work ethic, and strive to do better on a daily basis, then he'll like you. For Communications, it was the same thing. We did do a lot of projects which were a little more work on your part, but overall they were fun, nothing you can do. Mr. Van Curen is a great teacher overall, and I have no doubt that you'll have an A in his class(es).