Fourth Grade

Ms. Renee Ott, 4th Grade

Email: renee.ott@apsva.us

Renee Ott was a military child, so home was many places. She owns two Great Danes and her favorite childhood book is Winnie the Pooh. Her favorite place to visit is Newport, RI. She enjoys teaching students how to be risk takers and to build confidence in their abilities.  She hopes as your child’s teacher is that they feel safe, and cared for in her class.

Ms. Sally Pencikowski, 4th Grade

Email: sally.pencikowski@apsva.us

Sally Pencikowski joined Randolph in the fall of 2023.  This is her tenth year teaching having worked with students PK – G3.  She attended Muhlenberg College (PA) for undergraduate studies and George Washington University (DC) for her Masters degree in Elementary Education.  When she is not at work, she is a busy mom to two children and her dog, Rosie.  She enjoys traveling with her husband and children, reading and cooking.

Julia Schmidt

In fourth grade, we will all be risk takers as we learn new ways to better our understanding for reading, math, science, and everything in between! This is the year where we learn to problem solve, and work as a team while learning and studying. This is also the year that children tend to take more ownership of their academic growth.

Through our transdisciplinary approach, students take their learning about Virginia from the year 1607 to the present and make global connections.  They become oceanographers and astronomers considering how we best take care of the planet.  Utilizing the Amplify Core Knowledge resource, students will read fiction and non-fiction, work on personal narratives and poetry.   Fourth grade students will continue to be risk takers with their learning, as they master important academic and life skills this year.