4th Grade

Welcome to 4th Grade

It is going to be a great year. There are several things of importance about this year.

  • We do allow water bottles with only clear water in the classroom. Please make sure the water bottle close and seal so they won't spill.
  • Students are also welcome to bring a snack. However, cookies, chocolate bars and other sugary foods aren’t allowed.
  • We will be using SeeSaw this year but mainly for quick communication.

For discipline purposes, if your child gets in trouble they will write a ROAR Reflection. If your child receives 6, a note and a copy of all reflections will be sent home for you to sign and send back. At 7 reflections your child is ineligible for the upcoming field trip. After that, consequences increase and Mr. Tipton can be become involved. At the beginning of each 9 weeks, reflections start over and the students have a clean slate. We are hoping this will improve behavior and increase ownership of poor decisions.

If you need anything, please email us or send a message on SeeSaw. We want to keep communication open. We are excited about this school year and look forward to getting to know your child better!

Mr. Houston Davis

Houston Davis - Math

  • I received my BA in ASL-English Interpreting and ASL/Deaf Studies at Maryville College in 2014 and worked as an educational sign language interpreter for nine years.
  • I earned my Master of Education and Teacher Licensure from Lincoln Memorial University in 2022.
  • I am married to Kasi, who is also a teacher. We have a daughter, Hattie, who is excited to be joining me at Rockford!
  • Some of my hobbies are pickleball and geocaching.
  • I am grateful to be a part of the Rockford team for my first year of teaching!

Mrs. Kollolia Hallcox

Kolloia Hallcox - Science/SS

  • Master of Science in Elementary teaching from the University of Tennessee
  • I have taught for over 20 years in Blount County Schools. I started my career in Fifth Grade at Friendsville Elementary School. I have taught First, Second, and now Third Grade here at the Rock! I have occupied 6 different rooms here at Rockford and one of those includes the Gym Stage. Now that is a story!
  • I am married to Jarrett. We have 3 children, Kaylie(20), Jetta(15), and Kolton(12).
  • I love to bake, hike, and do anything that involves time in water! My family and I love to vacation in National Parks. I think our count is up to 20 at this time. My favorite is Glacier National Park.
  • I love all things that sparkle, a uniquely flavored cupcake, sharing chips and salsa with friends, and a good piece of chocolate! If you are in my classroom, I will share a lot of these things with you. As Charles M. Schultz said, “ All you need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” 

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Ms. Nikki Williams

Nikki Williams - Reading

  • BS in Elementary Education from Marshall University
  • Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from LMU
  • Education Specialist in Educational Administration and Supervision from LMU
  • Interim for 1 year; 2 years at Friendsville Elementary; 8 years at Porter Elementary; Started working at Rockford in 2017
  • I have a son - Oliver and a daughter - Jolee
  • I enjoy hiking, reading, and running.

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