5th Grade

Mrs. Matthews' Google Classroom

Mrs. Henry's Google Classroom

Mrs. Petrovic's Google Classroom

Mrs. Janssen's Google Classroom

Mrs. Matthews

Welcome! I am thrilled to be your child's teacher this year. Fifth grade is an exciting year not only for academic learning but also for social and emotional growth. This will be a fun and exciting year. I look forward to getting to know you and your child.

I am originally from a small town near Lake Huron in Michigan. After graduating from high-school I moved to Boulder where I attended the University of Colorado. My public teaching experience began in 2003 in the state of Arizona. I taught fifth grade as well as eight grade at a K-8 school before returning to Colorado.

My husband Nat and I have two children Josie (18) and Thatcher (16). Together as a family we enjoy the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. In addition to enjoying the outdoors I am passionate about education, health and reading.

I am deeply committed to Vanderhoof, its success and the success of your child.

Contact Information:

julie.matthews@jeffco.k12.co.us

Mrs. Henry

Hi! I am Lynne Henry, a 5th grade teacher at Vanderhoof Elementary.

I have always wanted to be a teacher. My dad taught 6th grade at Wilmore Davis Elementary School and I would always go into his classroom and help.

Facts about me:

I am a Colorado native. I went to Fitzmorris, Arvada Junior High (yes, that is what it was called 🙂), then my parents moved and I went to Oberon, and Arvada West.
I went to college at Nebraska Wesleyan University where I played collegiate softball (I was even inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame).
I taught at Campbell for 26 years (I have taught many parents of my students).
My husband, Jason, is also a teacher at Fletcher Miller Special Education School.
I have two children. My daughter, Jaylen, is a freshman at the University of Northern Colorado and plays volleyball (she is 6 feet tall!). My son, Trey, is an eighth grader at Oberon and plays baseball and football.
My family loves sports and is constantly playing and watching sports.

Contact Information:

lynne.henry@jeffco.k12.co.us

Mrs. Petrovic

Welcome to Fifth Grade! I truly love working with children and helping them discover how fun and exciting learning can be. This year, we’ll be busy building strong foundational skills while creating a classroom environment filled with collaboration, curiosity, creativity, and preparing for middle school.

I’m so excited to be part of the Vanderhoof team, where our school provides a nurturing and challenging educational environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for every student.

I’m a Colorado native and have only lived outside the state briefly while traveling with my husband during his time in the Army. Joe and I have been married for 13 years, and we have two energetic boys—Jayden (13) and Jax (11). When we’re not at a baseball tournament or cheering at a football game, we love spending time outdoors camping, fishing, and hiking as a family.

My goal is to create a classroom where students feel happy and excited to come to school each day—ready to explore new ideas, build independence, and face challenges with confidence. I look forward to partnering with you to make this school year both successful and unforgettable for your child!

jen.crowley-petrovic@jeffco.k12.co.us

Mrs. Janssen

Hello! My name is Ally Janssen and I am so excited to be teaching fifth grade at Vanderhoof this year!

I grew up in the Colorado Springs area and got my bachelor's at the University of Colorado, Boulder. I taught English in Spain for a year after graduation which was an incredible experience! I have been in Colorado teaching ever since, and earned my masters degree in educational psychology in 2021.

My husband and I have been married a little over a year, and we have a big fur family of 2 dogs (Remy and Reina) and 2 cats (Loki and Atlas)! I love to travel, hike, snowboard, try new things, and spend time with my family. I am super lucky that my family is all close by!

A few of my favorite things...

Drink: Coffee!

Food: Pasta

Color: Purple

Animal: Elephant

Dessert: Anything chocolate

I can't wait to meet everyone and get this year started! Feel free to reach out to me at anytime.

allison.janssen@jeffco.k12.co.us