4th Grade Classrooms

  • Laffoon's PhotoNate Laffoon
    Lafoonn@ritenourschools.org

    Hi! My name is Mr. Laffoon. Welcome to fourth grade. I am so excited about this school year. This is my twelfth year teaching, and third year as a Wyland Dolphin! I previously taught for ten years in Mid-Missouri. I have a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Education with a Major in Educational Leadership. This school year will be filled with fun, lots of learning, and new adventures. I love teaching and spending time with family and friends. I love to be in the outdoors and love city life. I have one older brother and one nephew.

    I have a sweet six-year-old Mini Schnauzer named Tucker! You will hear lots of stories about him this year.

    Laregent's PhotoErica Largent
    largente@ritenourschools.org

    My name is Mrs. Largent.  I am beginning my 25th year of teaching at Wyland. 

    My husband and I have been married for 16 years, and we have two children.  I enjoy working out, and I enjoy hiking the many Missouri trails and parks with my family. 

    Reading and movies are two of my favorite ways to spend my free time!

     

    Leigh's PhotoYvonne Leigh
    leighy@ritenourschools.org

    Hello new friends!  My name is Mrs. Leigh. I  have been teaching for 25 years, ten of those years have been as a 4th grade teacher in the Ritenour School District. 4th graders are so much fun and I look forward to getting to know you. I can't wait to explore Math, Reading, Writing, Science, and Social Studies with you this year!   

    I have been married for 34 years.  I have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.  I love to travel, especially to see my grandchildren in Michigan.  When I am not traveling, I love to read.  Last May, I got my Masters in TESOL(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). Proof that you are never too old to learn new things!!

    Schwendemann's PhotoGrace Schwendemann
    schwendemanng@ritenourschools.org

    Hey, hey, hey! My name is Grace Schwendemann, but everyone calls me Ms. S for short! I am so excited to be sharing my sixth year of teaching with the Wyland community. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master’s in Special Reading from Lindenwood University. I am very passionate about reading and love sharing my favorite stories with others! 
     
    During my free time, I enjoy working out at the gym and spending time with my family—especially my lazy dog, Shadow. My favorite animal is a sloth! I even have a classroom pet sloth named Hairy Terry, he loves to hang from the ceiling and listen to our stories. Although he isn’t a real-life sloth, he is still a member of our classroom community and is always excited to meet new people! Feel free to stop by anytime to say hello!  
     
    I can’t wait to begin the school year and look forward to seeing your smiling faces in the hallway!