3rd Grade
In third grade, student use the foundations learned from previous years to begin reading to learn new information each day. Reading comprehension is practiced daily. There is a strong emphasis on multiplication and division fluency, as well as fractions. Students are expected to be responsible for class materials as they transition to a block schedule and rotation between teachers. Third grade is also the year students begin taking state standardized testing.
Teachers
Megan Ferrell
Hello, my name is Megan Ferrell. I am a 2008 Tullahoma High School graduate. I attended Motlow State Community College and graduated in 2011 with my Associate of Applied Science in Elementary Education degree. I also attended Tennessee Tech University where I graduated in 2013 with my Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies in Elementary Education degree. I live in Tullahoma with my husband and my daughter. I have been teaching for four years and all of my time has been at East Lincoln Elementary. I have taught one year in RTI, one year as a fourth grade math and social studies teacher, and two years as a third grade math and science teacher.
Contact Me: megan.ferrell@tcsedu.net
Samantha Huffman
I am originally from Chicago, and I graduated from Tullahoma High School in 2008. I attended college and received my Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee Tech University. I have taught for five years at East Lincoln Elementary, and I am very proud to be an East Lincoln Eagle. I live in Tullahoma with my wonderful husband and two children. I am a huge hockey fan. Go Preds!!
Contact Me: samantha.blackburn@tcsedu.net
Claudia Van Cleave
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. I have been a teacher for 23 years. Of those 23 years, 21 of those have been at East Lincoln Elementary. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, painting, reading and getting together with my friends.
Contact Me: claudia.vancleave@tcsedu.net
Machelle VanReenen
I am a proud Tullahoma High School graduate! In May of 2010, I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Harding University in Searcy, AR. I have been an educator for nine years and have spent five of those years at East Lincoln. I currently live in Tullahoma with my husband and three children.
Contact Me: machelle.vanreenen@tcsedu.net