About Mrs. V

Hi! My name is Mrs. Sarah VanderVort (Mrs. V for short). I am so glad that you want to know more about me. I am OVER THE MOON to begin my teaching career, and start nurturing the learner within both students and myself. Although I am a first-year teacher doesn't mean I am new to the education world. In fact, I worked over three years as a Library Assistant at an amazing elementary school. I loved it!!! I got to personally know the entire school and all 465 kiddos (you can't get that exposure as a teacher). I also worked for two years as a paraprofessional tutor for the school district. After 8 years of working in both public and school libraries I knew that I had to pursue my passion-teaching! I got my BA in Elementary Education (Interdisciplinary Studies) K-8 from Western Governors University-Washington, after student teaching in 5th grade.

With one of my 5th grade mentor teachers

Hawaiian Day with one of my students at the library desk

My family recently moved to Anchorage from the Pacific Northwest. My husband and I have lived here once before, but I am looking forward to now making Anchorage our forever home! My husband and I have been married 11 years. We have two active boys, ages 6 and 19 months. Our family wouldn't be complete without our two dogs!

My family at Earthquake Park

My two little guys

The other two guys in my family (Scully & Mulder)

In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, Zumba, photography, reading, going to the movies and museums, cooking and traveling. I especially love going on cruises with my family. We also try to visit as many national parks as possible. I also enjoy making crafts and doing simple science experiments with my sons. I recently discovered how much I love science and it is such an easy thing to get children really excited about! I particularly like geology and learning about how the earth was made.

Cave-Tubing in Belize

Mrs. V's Favorite Things

Favorite Color: Purple & Green

Favorite Food: Pasta, French Pastries, & Fondue

Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper or Cherry Pepsi

Favorite Animal: Elephants

Favorite Alaskan Animal: Moose & Beluga Whales

Favorite Vacation Spots: Paris, Caribbean, and Oregon Coast

Favorite Alaska Spot: Exit Glacier, Denali National Park, Hatcher's Pass

Favorite Subject: Reading & Science

Favorite Movie: Juno, 100 Days of Summer, & High Fidelity

Favorite Cartoon: Looney Tunes, Ducktales, and Phineas & Ferb

Favorite TV Show: Psych & Bones

Favorite Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo

Favorite Restaurant: The Melting Pot

Favorite Anchorage Restaurant: Table 6
Favorite Sport: Basketball

Favorite Smell: Vanilla & Peach

Favorite Flower: Dahlias, Hydrangeas, and Calla Lily