Grade 4

 Leslie Spear, Grade 4 Teacher

Tell us about yourself:

I received my B.A. from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, Maine and my Masters from Lesley College, in Boston, MA. I am married and have one son and daughter-in-law, three dogs and two cats. I love golf, kayaking, skiing, and reading and I have volunteered for the Knox County Rescue League for the past seven summers

Tell us why you like to teach fourth grade:

Fourth grade is a delight. Students at this age still think school is cool!

What are your favorite student units?

One of my favorite student units is our investigation of famous artists, culminating in a polished research papers.

What is your parent contact plan?

I sent out a monthly newsletter. Parents may reach me by e-mail or by phone. Parent conferences are also a time when parents can meet with me to discuss their child’s progress in school.

Students also use a home-to-school folder that is checked daily by both parents and myself. Letters and notes can be easily exchanged with this folder keeping the lines of communication open. 

What are your homework guidelines?

My guideline for homework is 30-40 minutes per night, Monday through Thursday.