Welcome!
I would like to welcome you and your child to what I think will be a memorable school year.  
This is a very special time in your child's life.  He or she will be learning many new things this year-academic skills, 
organizational skills, social skills, self-confidence and responsibility.  I am looking forward to an exciting, successful, and productive year.
Please feel free to contact me at 337-6106 or Ridgway@oaklandschoolsnj.org 

My Mission

My mission is to create a safe, comfortable environment where learners feel respected  and confident enough to take risks and become more critical thinkers. I want to provide experiences where each individual is motivated to learn and inspired to challenge themselves.

About Me
This is my 20th year teaching at Manito School.  As a former Manito student , I am thrilled to 
be a teacher here in Oakland. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montclair State University.  
Also, I earned my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from The College of St. Elizabeth.  
Then,  I continued my professional development further by earning credits through The College of New Jersey: RTC Education Program.

Extra Help- Tuesday Mornings 8:30am

Reading Unit- Building a Reading Life
Writing- Narrative
Math- Place Value, adding, and subtracting (regrouping)