Welcome to Ms. Alessandro's Fourth Grade Class!

Hello, my name is Rachael Alessandro (Ms. A)

I am excited to be your child's teacher. I’ve taught for a total of 7 years and I love every minute of it!!! I use to teach fifth, then I moved to third grade and nowI am foruth grade but fourth grade has been my favorite!!! I am originally from Albany, New York and I lived there for most my life. I went to college in New York and received my Bachelors and Masters degree from The College of Saint Rose.

     I grew up with lots of cold winters and tons of snow! I am a huge baseball fan. I loved living in New York because I was able to go to many Yankee baseball games. I especially enjoyed watching the games when the Yankees would beat the Red Sox!!! Albany was a wonderful place to live however, I was ready for a change. 

     I moved to Wilmington to be closer to my family. I will have lived here for four years this coming July. My mom, grandparents, aunts and uncles live near the Outer Banks so I am able to drive up there and see them. I have an identical twin sister who teaches fifth grade at Anderson Elementary and she moved down here with me. The two of us live together with our two cats, Payton and Praveena. I also have a younger brother who is a chef, but unfortunately he still lives in Albany.

     Some activities I enjoy outside of school are reading, hiking, fishing, running, working out and playing sports! My favorite hobby is traveling. I have traveled to many countries. I explored New Zealand, backpacked throughout Europe/United Kingdom, and camped in National Parks all over the United States. These adventures helped me understand different cultures, customs, and languages. The students love hearing my funny stories and looking at my pictures. This helps them get excited and connect with the places we learn about.

     I've discovered that Wilmington is a great place to live. The people are friendly, the weather is fantastic, and you can't beat all the beaches. Now that you know a little more about myself, please don't hesitate to call me at school or email me if you have any questions. I look forward to a productive school year and getting to know all my students and parents!