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! 

Amber Duane

aduane@ndschool.org

828.437.5753

Math & Social Studies Teacher

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!

Christy Barus

cbarus@ndschool.org

828.437.5753

ELA  & Social Studies Teacher

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!

Dawn Hennessey

dhennessey@ndschool.org

828.437.5753

Math & Science Teacher

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

mattaway@ndschool.org 

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!


Our Expectations