The Fifth Grade Team

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Ms. Julia Richardson

5th Grade Teacher
jrichardson@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20132

Teaching Experience: 4 Years

Education: Purdue University Bachelors of Arts in Education 

Hobbies: Playing guitar, writing songs, my daughter, hiking, making crafts, swimming and teaching!

Favorite Quote: "Anyone who does anything to help a child in their life is a hero to me."  - Fred Rogers


Mrs. Amy Russell

5th Grade Teacher
arussell@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20129

Teaching Experience: 6 years

Education: Purdue University, West Lafayette: Bachelor of Education 

Hobbies: Swimming, stroller rides with my daughter and husband, and vacationing with family

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
— Dr. Seuss

Mrs. amy walker

5th Grade Teacher
awalker@discoverycharter.org
ext. 20134

Teaching Experience:  9 years

Education: Indiana University Northwest: Bachelor of Arts in Education

Hobbies: Hiking, all types of bike riding, family time.

“Live in the Moment.”
— Unknown

Miss peyton Westphal

4th & 5th Grade Instructional Assistant
pwestphal@discoverycharter.org