Meet Ms. VanderZee, New SHS English Teacher
September 29, 2016
Q: What inspired you to become a teacher?
A: Growing up I loved to play school. I love to read. My plan was to become a physical therapist but I realized I needed to teach.
Q: How many years have you been teaching for?
A: 11 1/2 years. In December it will be twelve. I started teaching in 2005.
Q: What subject do you teach?
A:Freshman English.
Q: What grades/classes did you teach?
A: I taught from 6th-10th grade. I also taught drama and speech.
Q: What college/colleges did you attend?
A: Northern Arizona University.
Q: Do you like Sahuaro so far?
A: Yes, it’s interesting. Totally different from middle school.
Q: What school did you teach before Sahuaro?
A: Doolen Middle School. Before that Magnet High School. Then Amphi High School and Wilson High School.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Anything I don’t have to cook, a good pizza.
Q: Do you see yourself doing any other job besides teaching?
A: Maybe, I like to work with new teachers but stay within education.
Q: What are some interesting facts about you?
A: I grew up in Tucson and lived here all my life. I have a dog named Jasper and a black cat named Karma. I sang in a Carnegie Choir.