Nov. 18, 2019—Wells Elementary School fourth grade student Maddie Farr is praised by her teachers for being a LEADer (Leadership, Effort, Accountability and Discovery) every day in and out of the classroom.

School: Wells Elementary School

Age: 9

Grade: 4

Accomplishments: Farr shows leadership in her choices, gives 100 percent effort in all her assignments and activities, is trustworthy, shows integrity and puts a creative spin on everything she does.

Favorite class: “Reading with Mrs. Hartzler because I love to read. I like our reading choice board because you get to decide what you want to do and when you want to do it.”

Favorite thing to do after class: “I like to ride bikes with my dad and sister. I also like to watch TV.”

Favorite website: “Prodigy, because it is a game to practice math facts.”

Favorite movie: “The BFG, because it is based on a book I like.”

Ambition: “I want to finish all the Harry Potter books because I want to figure it all out.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “I like to read and draw.”

What inspires you?: “The read alouds in class inspire me, like the ‘Last Stop on Market Street.’ I can always apply something from the book to my life.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “My family, my books and school.”

What are you most looking forward to this semester?: “I am most looking forward to learning new things.”