Fifth Grade

Mrs. Kati Baum was born and raised in Upstate New York in the small town of Horseheads.  She came to Virginia in 2002 to attend Radford University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  She began her teaching career in Stafford County, but soon made her way to Henrico. In 2009, Mrs. Baum earned her Gifted Education Endorsement from UVA.  She is excited to begin her 19th year of teaching, 18 of which have been at Greenwood.  Mrs. Baum is proud to be a Greenwood Gator and loves teaching fourth and fifth grade!  She strives to make her classroom a place where her students feel valued and included.  Mrs. Baum believes in the importance of making learning meaningful, relevant, hands-on, and fun.  When she isn’t at school, her husband and three children keep her busy. Like Mrs. Baum, her three children are also proud of their Gator heritage.  Mrs. Baum is excited for the new school year and is looking forward to getting to know her new Gators! 

Ms. Tricia Conlon is excited to start her sixth year as a Greenwood Gator and her second year in fifth grade! Ms. Conlon is a graduate of High Point University in North Carolina where she began her teaching career. She is excited to welcome students into her classroom where learning is exciting and students are encouraged to take ownership and achieve their goals. Ms. Conlon is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher and embraces active learning through hands-on activities, classroom transformations, and the use of flexible seating. Ms. Conlon has a passion for math and is excited to explore fifth grade math with Greenwood’s Top Dogs, encouraging and supporting them as they learn together. When she’s not at school Ms. Conlon loves spending time with her fiancé (Mrs. Owens coming April 2024!), playing with their dog Coastal, and going to the beach. Ms. Conlon cannot wait for the 2023-2024 school year and to begin making some incredible memories with her students! 

Mrs. Mandi Green graduated from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and earned her teaching license through the graduate program at Lynchburg College. She achieved her National Board Certification for Professional Teachers in 2022, and this will be her twelfth year as a classroom teacher with experience in third, fourth, and fifth grades. Mrs. Green believes that school is not only an opportunity to gain knowledge, but also a chance to obtain relationships, life lessons, and meaningful experiences. She envisions her school year to be filled with life ready activities that not only challenge students to think critically, but also to problem solve with their peers and present their ideas in innovative ways. Mrs. Green teaches because she believes that every child deserves to have loving educators who will advocate for them to become the best student and person they can be. Mrs. Green lives in Hanover County with her husband, two sons, Easton and Beckett (both who attend Greenwood!), and several pets and farm animals. When she’s not at school, she loves being outside, riding horses, fishing, and being on the water. 

Mrs. Melissa Greenidge, an exceptional educator and devoted parent, will be rejoining our school family for special events and projects with our 5th graders. Mrs. Greenidge's passion for education and her genuine affection for our Greenwood gators make her a cherished member of our community. Her wealth of experience and expertise in supporting students' growth and development are invaluable assets. Mrs. Greenidge's presence at our special events and projects will undoubtedly create a positive and enriching experience for our 5th graders, fostering their love for learning and creating lasting memories. We are grateful to have her back and look forward to the inspiration she will bring to our students and staff. 

Mrs. Anne Koenig is so excited to begin her tenth year teaching at Greenwood Elementary. As the child of a career-long Henrico first-grade teacher, she grew up “behind the scenes” of an elementary school classroom. Raised in Rockville, she went through Hanover County Public Schools and graduated from Patrick Henry High School. She was inspired by many of her teachers, and she knew that she eventually wanted to become a teacher. Mrs. Koenig went to the University of Virginia. After a three-year stint working in sales, marketing, and business management in Falls Church, Virginia and Washington, DC, she moved back to the University of Richmond to get her master’s degree in education. After substitute teaching around the county at various schools, Mrs. Koenig taught kindergarten and fifth grade at Highland Springs Elementary for five years before moving to her home, Greenwood Elementary. She loves fifth grade because she watches students transition into young adults who are ready for middle school. She also loves the subject matter, and her vision for the year is to have students become more comfortable with reading and writing, and enjoy it more! When not at school, Mrs. Koenig loves spending time with her family and little princess dog, Lilly, at the pool or on the ball field. 

Mrs. Carter Turner is a fifth grade teacher at Greenwood Elementary. She is a product of Hanover County Schools, graduating from Mechanicsville High School in 2003. After high school, she attended James Madison University, receiving a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies and a master's degree in Elementary Education. Greenwood has been her home for her entire teaching career of 15 years! As a language arts educator, Mrs. Turner's goal is for her students to develop a love for reading and writing. She believes that all children are unique and have something special they can bring to their own education. Students need to be encouraged as readers and writers and establish their own goals for learning.  Her mission is to help them set, attain, and celebrate these goals. Mrs. Turner is looking forward to another amazing year at Greenwood. Go, Gators!   Outside of school, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and her daughter, Olivia! Boating and relaxing by the water are some of their favorite activities to do as a family! 

Mr. Tre'Von Woodson, is a passionate and determined instructional assistant here at Greenwood. He went to high school at Highland Springs.  Outside of helping the youth become brighter one day at a time, he also coaches wrestling at Fairfield Middle School. He currently attends Grand Canyon University pursing a bachelor's degree in Elementary/Special Education. Being here at Greenwood is like a dream come true just to be able to see kids grow and change the world. He can't wait to see what the next school year brings! Go Gators!