fifth grade

Ms. Cooper holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from UALR and a master’s in Educational Leadership from ASU. Laura also has graduate certificates in Special Education and English as a Second Language. She is certified in Pre-K - 6th grade, Special Education K - 6th, and build level administration K - 12th. Laura has taught 5th grade at Ridge Road Elementary (NLRSD) for the last seven years. 

In her spare time, 

Ms. Cooper's birthday is July 4. She loves The Fold, Chuys, Chick-Fil-A and Heights Taco.  Sprite Zero, Starbursts, Skittles, and milk chocolate are some of her favorites. Gift card ideas are Buff City Soaps, Amazon and Target. 

Ms. Cooper enjoys going to the lake, spending time with her nieces and nephews, and reading. She has two dogs, Maggie and Paisley, as well as a cat named Chandler! 

Ms. Cooper is already feeling the love and support from other staff and parents during her first year at Jefferson. She is excited to be in a great place to learn and grow!

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Mrs. Ferguson has a Bachelor's of Elementary Education from UALR, and  came to Jefferson in 2018 after student teaching at the school the  previous year.  She believes that being an educator means continuing to learn along with her students, and is currently completing a Master's Degree in Reading Intervention, as well as a certification for teaching students that are English-language learners.
 

Her birthday is August 2nd. Her favorite drinks are Coke and sweet tea. Some of her favorite restaurants are Big Orange, Cypress Social, Hideaway Pizza and Chick-Fil-A.  Gift card ideas for Ms. Ferguson are Domestic Domestic, Alter'd State,  Target and Amazon.
 

Mrs. Ferguson has been married to her husband Lance for 10 years and they have 3 pets; Milo, Nova, and Ollie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, being outdoors and painting. She grew up a Razorback fan and loves going to games when she gets the chance. 

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Ms. Spencer graduated with bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas. She then completed the Master of Arts in Teaching program at University of Central Arkansas. She’s certified to K-6th grades, as well as grades 4-8 in Math, Science, and ELA.

Caitlin taught 5th grade at Chenal Elementary (PCSSD) for eight years, and then went on to be a Math Specialist at Clinton Elementary (PCSSD).

Some of Ms. Spencer's favorite restaurants are Camp Taco, Big Orange, 7 Brew, and Chick-Fil-A. She loves La Croix, Diet Coke and chocolate chip cookies. Ms. Spencer's birthday is June 9. Gift card ideas are Target, Amazon, H&M, and Trader Joes. 

In her spare time, Ms. Spencer enjoys gardening, reading, decorating/interior design, and learning to code!

Caitlin is excited about meeting a new group of students and learning more about the Jefferson community!

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