Welcome, 4th graders and families!

I'm so excited to welcome you to 4th grade RLA! My name is Ms. Gonzales, and this will be my second year at Bright Academy and my fifth year teaching! I'm so ready to continue building on the foundation of your education and help you become your BEST you!

A little about me: I'm from a super close-knit family, so building a strong classroom community is really important to me. I believe a great class is built on mutual trust, kindness, and a healthy dose of laughter. When we support and respect each other, amazing things happen—not just in our reading and writing, but in how we grow as people.

I'm getting married this October, so by winter break, I'll officially be Mrs. Willoughby! Outside of school, you'll find me spending time with friends and family, binge-watching a great show, or curled up with a mystery book.

In our classroom, you can expect lots of creativity, collaboration, and chances to find your voice—whether it's in a story you write, a discussion you lead, or a moment when you help a classmate. I can't wait to get to know each of you and kick off an awesome year together.

Here's to a year full of learning, laughter, and maybe a few cheesy grammar jokes. Let's do this! 😃

With excitement,
Ms. Gonzales

Food: Jersey’s Mikes, Piada, Black Rock Coffee

Drinks: Vanilla Coke, Alani

Places: Target, Amazon

Hobbies: Supporting the LSU tigers, reading, outdoor activities