FIRST GRADE

First Grade at PHSSA is a great place to be. Your child will learn through investigation in places that support the creative thinking process.  First grade is a time where your child's love for reading will really start to grow along with understanding of number sense. As a first grader, your child is expected to go out on weekly park trips to investigate the many topics being discussed each week. Children learn  in our outdoor classroom, PHSSA Gardens, Reedy Creek and Forest Hill Park. We focus strongly on building a respectful community among the entire first grade team. Some topics that we cover throughout the year include: community service, family history, plant life cycles, and leaders of our past and present.

Please visit the PHSSA First Grade website to learn more!
FIRST GRADE TEACHERS
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Stacey Newman (snisenso@rvaschools.net) --  Mrs. Newman received her Undergraduate and Master’s Degree from James Madison University in teaching. This will be her fifth year teaching and her fourth year at Patrick Henry.  Mrs. Newman is a Richmond native and is happy to be back in her hometown doing what she truly loves. In addition to teaching, her passions include helping others, vacationing and spending time with family and friends.
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Rachel Starke (rstarke@rvaschools.net) -- Ms. Starke graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2012.  This year will be her sixth year in education.  She was a Language Arts Remediation Specialist and Instructional Assistant for grades K-4 in Powhatan County 2012-2014.  She taught Kindergarten her first year at PHSSA, and this will be her third year teaching first grade.  Ms. Starke is currently in graduate school at VCU to become a K-12 Reading Specialist.
 Alyshia Sutton (asutton@rvaschools.net) -- Mrs. Sutton is a proud Richmond native and excited to    begin a new adventure at Patrick Henry!  She received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Management and Administration from VCU and left corporate America to pursue her passion.  She received her teaching certification from the University of Richmond and has a Master's in Educational Leadership from VCU. Mrs. Sutton is a VCU Clinical Faculty member and enjoys mentoring new teachers.  She has over ten years of experience in the field of education and is excited to share her experiences and make new memories at Patrick Henry!  When Mrs. Sutton is not in the classroom, she loves spending quality time with her husband and daughter, reading, traveling to the beach, listening to music, shopping, and enjoying local food festivals!
Will Davis (wdavis5@rvaschools.net) -- bio coming soon