About Me

Hello my name is Megan DeRuyter and ever since I was young I have aspired to be a teacher. I was raised in Fairbanks and enjoyed spending time outdoors, hiking, boating and picnicking along the Tanana River.  I learned to ski with Junior Nordics and later to skijor with my malamute/husky cross “Grizzly Bear”.

I began my teaching career at Anne Wien Elementary after graduating from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in American Sign Language. After three years at Anne Wien, I moved to Anchorage. I taught 4th grade at Creekside Park Elementary for two years before moving to join the Aquarian Team in 2018. 

As a student, I learned best when I felt comfortable to explore, was pressed to challenge myself, and was not afraid to fail.  I try to create a supportive learning environment for my students, a place where knowledge is pursued and the individual challenged. In my classroom, we have high expectations of ourselves, we celebrate our success and learn from our mistakes. We become a family. 

Science is my favorite topic to teach because it is hands on and explains the world around us.  I love getting my students out into nature to promote environmental stewardship. I also enjoy painting and creating. I share this passion with my students. I continued to develop as a technology teacher at Creekside and my students become adept at using online resources to advance their learning. This year, I am looking forward to supporting my students in project based learning. 

I’m thrilled to be working at Aquarian.  Feel free to stop by my classroom anytime.