About the Teachers


Teacher: Ms. Rhonda Cross
  Hello!  My name is Rhonda Cross and I will be teaching your child (except 
Gateway) English/Language Arts which includes spelling, writing,and 
grammar.  
This is my fourth year at Fairfield; the other two being in second grade. I 
am starting my 26th year in Caddo Parish; 15 as a school psychologist and 11 
as a teacher. I am so excited to be teaching fifth graders. I am currently 
working on my dissertation for my Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction. I love 
to read, read, read! We are going to have a great year and I look forward to 
meeting you and working with your children. You may reach me at the school 
number and/or email me at lewis5351@aol.com. Please put your child's name in 
the subject line so I don't think it is spam and delete it. 


Teacher: Mrs. Lisa Benson      
  Hi,my name is Lisa Benson and I am so excited about teaching your child 
Science and Social Studies this year. For the past five years, I was the 
fourth grade Language Arts teacher here at Fairfield.  Prior to that I 
was a self contained fifth grade teacher at Walnut Hill.As most of us 
remember, I left unexpectedly last November because of the twin 
pregnancy.  After 8 weeks of strict bedrest, LJ and I were finally able to 
meet our beautiful twin girls, Harper and Gracie. We also have a four year 
old daughter, Emma.  LJ and I want to thank everyone for all their thoughts 
and prayers last year.  Your kindness meant so much to us.
 As the new fifth grade teacher this year I will be working very closly with 
Stephani Farris, our new Science lab teacher, and she is AWESOME as many of 
you already know!  I am very excited to return to fifth grade and I'm looking 
forward to a great year!!
   
  

  Home Phone:  221-8041      E-mail:  Lisabenson19@gmail.com



Teacher: Mrs. Emily Parker
  My name is Emily Parker and this is my eleventh year in the 
classroom. Two years ago I received my National Board Certification and will 
be completing my Master's Degree this December.  Earlier this year, my 
husband and I found out we were expecting our first child and are due on 
Oct. 6th.  We are very excited, as this is a prayer answered.  My goal is to 
work up until my due date and return in January.  (Natalie Howell will 
be subbing for me during my maternity leave.)   
I am looking forward to meeting all my students this year and anticipate 
having a wonderful year!  You may best reach me through email at 
epparker@gmail.com


Teacher: Mrs. Ava Patton