4th Grade

Caleb Aerenson

Hello! my name is Caleb Aerenson and I am so excited to be teaching fourth grade at Vanderhoof this year!

I grew up in Delaware very close to Philadelpia (go Eagles!) and moved to Colorado in 2014 for college when I went to University of Denver. I studied journalism and spent a few years covering Denver's music scene before deciding to go back to school to earn my masters degree and become a teacher!

I am getting married at the end of August so a lot of my time has been spent planning for that and moving into our new house in Arvada. Otherwise my fiancée and I spend a lot of our time riding bikes, trail running, skiing, swimming, playing pickleball or finding some other way to enjoy the sunshine! We have two dogs who I will spend plenty of time talking about over the course of the school year!

I look forward to being a member of the community and to a great school year! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

caleb.aerenson@jeffco.k12.co.us

Mary Higgins

Hello! I am Mary Higgins and I am looking forward to a wonderful year as a fourth grade teacher this year.

I am a Colorado Native and a proud Jeffco student, having graduated from Arvada West. I have an undergraduate degree in Sociology: Criminal Justice from UNC in Greeley. I have a masters in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. I did my student teaching here at Vanderhoof many, many years ago and have never left. I love the community and hope to always be here.

When I am not at school I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and family. I also love to travel and look forward to more traveling in my future. I love football and of course the Broncos are the best team ever.

I look forward to spending the year with everyone and learning more about all the families in fourth grade.

mkhiggin@jeffco.k12.co.us

Susan Linze

I am excited to teach fourth grade this year. I am a Colorado native.

I value the education that I received as a student in Jefferson County and am proud to be a part of your child’s education this year at Vanderhoof.

I have a degree in Journalism from the University of Colorado and a Master’s degree in Education from Regis University.

I love to travel and you can find me on vacation in the desert, the mountains or on the beach. I enjoy all sports and am a big Buff, Bronco, Avalanche, Rockies and Nuggets fan.

I am looking forward to a great school year!

slinze@jeffco.k12.co.us