Welcome to fourth grade! Fourth grade is an exciting  and rewarding year as the students start to emerge as more independent learners, develop creativity and problem solving skills, and build relationships with friends and teachers.  Mrs. Stripland and I are team teachers with the students rotating between us. I teach reading, language arts, and social studies. Mrs. Stripland teaches math and science. Take a moment to look through this website. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I am excited to have your student in my class, and I am looking forward to a fantastic school year!