Teacher Feature: Mr. Ford and Ms. Smith!

Teachers at Atkinson Elementary work hard to provide exciting and relevant curriculum for all students to reach their full potential. Two such teachers are Rian Ford and Nicolette Smith, 5th grade teachers who strive to differentiate instruction for all of their students.  In addition to partnering with Franklin High School to introduce students to Socratic Seminar, conducting reading marathons and collecting food/supplies for families in need, Ms. Smith and Mr. Ford have recently designed and implemented a science unit around the magic of Harry Potter. The excitement was palpable as Mr. Ford's students shared their magic with 2nd graders from Ms. Essex's room: