Grades 3 & 4

Explorers share two homerooms filled with third and fourth graders. These students make the journey from "learning to read" to "reading to learn." Explorers delve into various subjects, they are taught to use critical, analytical, and application skills in order to help them formulate and answer probing questions. They learn organizational skills and maintain daily agendas to track homework assignments. Often you will see the teacher and a student in conference, discussing skills and work progress. Group work and centered activity is where the Explorers continue to investigate and discover.

Mrs. Desjarlais-Ostrander

M.Ed. Elementary Education, Westfield State College
B.A. Social and Rehabilitation Services/Elementary Education, Assumption College
Entering her second decade of teaching, Sharon Desjarlais-Ostrander once served as Shuttle Commander at Space Camp, has nearly a black belt in Kung Fu, and has traveled in China.

Mr. Dugre

B.A. Liberal Studies, Rivier College
Thomas Dugre's hearty handshake and easy manner hint at what makes him an effective teacher. Whether around a table solving a math puzzle or outside practicing Civil War semaphore, Tom's students echo his industry and charisma.