MGMS teacher spotlight

Debbie Anderson grew up in  Rochester, New York. After graduating from Irondequoit High School in New York she attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. While there she earned her bachelor’s degree in history and minored in sociology and has a secondary teaching certificate.

While living in Lincoln, California she was a full-time substitute for kindergarten through eighth grade for three years. She then was the Art Instructor for seven years at Morgan Elementary. Anderson is currently in her second year at Mountain Green Middle School teaching CCA and Facts.

“My first goal was to be a mother,” said Anderson. “Having the same work schedule as my children would allow me to spend more time with my children. I never felt like I wanted a job that would be in an office at a desk all day. I enjoy children and teenagers and felt like I related well with them.

“I love that I get to create my own content based off the state standards. I enjoy developing and designing hands-on experiences. I love visiting with the kids and being a mentor.”

Anderson met her husband, Bruce, in college. After living in Northern California for several years, a new job for her husband brought her family to Utah. “We decided if we were going to live in Utah then it would be in the mountains,” said Anderson. They have lived in Morgan for 10 years.

They were married for 34 years when he passed away from cancer, 18 months ago. “He fought the cancer for five years. He received amazing medical care from the Huntsman Cancer Center!” said Anderson. Together they had two girls and two boys. Currently, she has four grandchildren.

In her spare time, Anderson likes to work on school, gardening, sewing, thrifting and traveling.