Anthony VanderVossen was born and raised in Espanola. He attended and graduated from McCurdy School. He is a lifelong resident of Espanola. He is married to Kathy and she also was born, raised and is a lifelong resident of Espanola. Kathy also graduated from McCurdy. Anthony is a first generation American on his fathers side. His father immigrated here as a child on a freighter during World War II and was processed into the United States through Ellis Island. Anthony is bilingual, able to speak both English and Spanish fluently. Anthony and Kathy have two children; Meg is an 11th grader here at McCurdy and Bryan is an 8th grader also at McCurdy. Both kids have attended McCurdy since kindergarden. In fact Anthony was one of Tina Cordova and Sophie Silberman's favorite "helpers" while Meg was in Kindergarden, he received a 'Diploma' when Meg was finished with her school year. Anthony and Kathy own and operate their own business in Espanola. It has been in the family since Kathy's parents started it in 1954. Maybe Meg or Bryan will return to Espanola with a college degree in hand and take over the family business. Anthony enjoys giving back to the community that has been and continues to be so generous to him, he volunteers several positions, such as coaching since 1998 and currently assists coaching at McCurdy with softball, State Runners Up In 2007!!! He also assists Middle School Football. He is a licensed Coach through the NMAA and is passionate in his love of competition.