Fourth Grade
Leslie Cline
lcline@ndschool.org
828.437.5753
ELA & Science Teacher
My name is Leslie Cline and I love teaching school! I have been teaching over 30 years and am looking forward to a great year here at NDS. I graduated from WCU (a long time ago) and have my National Board Certification. I am married to Lee Cline and we have two children, Logan and Lauren. I love cooking, baking, binge watching great TV shows and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to working with my new friends in 4th grade!
My name is Amber Duane. I love animals, art, and music! I have one child, my son, who is turning 12 this year. My boyfriend and I have been together for 6 years, and hope to be married soon. I have been passionate abou tteaching since kindergarten. I am looking forward to a fantastic year teaching 4th grade!
Hello. My name is Christy Barus. This is my second year teaching at New Dimensions, but it is my 28th year of teaching in total. I am a graduate of Western Carolina University where I obtained an undergraduate and graduate degree in elementary education. I have been married to my husband, Tim, for almost four years. We have a blended family. I have twin girls who are 20 years old and both in college and he has two girls as well. I have two dogs named Lola and Georgia. I enjoy going to concerts, working puzzles, gardening, and baking. I am excited to get to know all of the 4th graders this year!
My name is Dawn Hennessey. I have taught for 25 years and retired, but missed teaching so I am back! This is my first year teaching at NDS, and I am so happy to be here! I have two sons, Jason and Joshua. I also have a granddaughter, Emileigh who is 14. I love traveling and history. The beach is my favorite place to be. I am so excited to be teaching 4th grade again!
MacKenzie Attaway
828.437.5753
4th Grade Teacher Assistant
My name is MacKenzie Attaway, I am a 4th grade teacher assistant and middle school dance and movement teacher. I have now been at NDS for 2 years. My background is primarily in healthcare but I have a passion working with kids. This past May I graduated with my Bachelors degree from Western Carolina University in Emergency and Disaster Planning. And I am currently working on my Masters degree in Public Health. I love traveling any chance I get, primarily to the beach. My husband and I have 2 dogs Lexi Grace and Remy Luke. One of the things I can't live without is coffee. I am so excited to be a part of this 4th grade team. It's going to be a fantastic year!
What we will learn this year!
In ELA we will be learning all about personal narratives, diving into poetry, doing a class-wide novel studies, and so much more
In math we will be doing large digit multiplication and division, working with fractions and decimals, and of course lots of word problems
In Science we will be studying forces and motion, rocks, matter, and animal adaptations.
In S.S. we will be learning all about North Carolina geography and history.
Our Expectations
Make Good Choices
Be Respectful
Be Responsible