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4th Grade

Ms. Chrissy Minnick - Math/Science (1st over)

I am from a small town in Maryland and am a huge fan of anything Maryland (go terps).  This is my 12th year teaching in North Carolina and my 9th year teaching the upper grades at Baucom.  I love spending time with my German Shepherd, Zeus, and finding all the awesome mountains to hike in the cooler seasons.  I am so thankful to continue with another great year at Baucom.  #MINNICKNATION

Email: cminnick2@wcpss.net 

Class Website: minnicknation

 

Ms. Liz Hogg (2nd over)

I am so grateful that I have been a teacher at Baucom Elementary for twenty-nine years. Baucom is an inspirational school and I can’t wait to start a new year with all your wonderful kiddos! My educational background is that I received a BA in English from SUNY Albany and I received my teaching credentials from Central University in Durham. I subbed all over Wake County for almost two years while going back to school at Central University. I learned a lot from that subbing experience before getting hired at Baucom. I also taught in NYC for two years before moving to NC. My daughter went to Baucom and she is twenty-seven years old now! Something that you will learn about me is that I love dogs, especially my sassy Shichon, Cookie Boy!

Email: ehogg@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Susan Halsey (3rd over)

I am excited to begin my 7th year as a fourth-grade teacher at Baucom Elementary! Baucom is where two of my children attended, and it feels like a home-away-from-home to me because of the wonderful community and staff. I grew up in Cortland, NY, and received a BA in Psychology from University at Buffalo and my teaching credential from University of Phoenix with a focus in Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development. I began my teaching career in a combined Kindergarten/First grade class at a small private school in San Ramon, CA. After that my family relocated to Denver, CO where I taught fourth grade for two years in the Brighton 27J School District. I was blessed to spend twelve years at home with my children. During that time, I became a certified yoga teacher and have spent the past 10 years teaching kids' yoga on the weekends and in the summers. We relocated to Apex, NC in 2016, and I returned to the classroom in the spring of 2018. I have two daughters who attend Salem College in Winston Salem, another daughter who’s a senior at Apex High School, and a son who’s in 8th grade at Apex Middle School. We have a border collie named Rocky and a cat named Eleanor Buttercup. My heart is in Apex, and I am grateful to serve our community as a teacher at Baucom Elementary School.

Email: shalsey@wcpss.net

 

Ms. Kathleen Knox (4th over)

Hello! My name is Kathleen Knox and I am so excited to be your child’s 4th grade teacher. I am married to my husband, Matt, and have 2 kiddos, Savannah (4th) and Graham (2nd).  I have a dog named JP (Jabba the Puff) and a fish named Pearl. I believe school is a place where students should feel safe and loved to be able to thrive in a learning environment. My goal is to help each student reach their full potential while having some fun along the way!
 

 

Ms. Alyssa Pezzella (5th over)

Hello! My name is Ms. Pezzella and I’m very excited to be teaching 4th grade ELA! This is my first year at Baucom and my first year in 4th! I have previously taught 5th and 6th grade. I am originally from Connecticut and moved to NC three years ago, it’s been so fun making NC home!

I love reading and writing and I cannot wait to see all my new students SOAR!

Email: apezzella@wcpss.net