Principal

Welcome to Ritter Elementary School!
 
I am happy to introduce myself as your school's principal. It is my belief that the Principal's primary role is to be the instructional leader of the building. As an educator, I have held a variety of roles, and I pursued post-graduate education with the goal of improving teaching and learning in my classroom and my school.
 
Ritter has a nearly 100-year history of educating students, and I am thrilled to be a part of that legacy.  Ritter’s innovative programs such as the Gardening Club reflect a commitment to academic excellence and dedication to fostering creativity and critical thinking among our students. I look forward to building upon this strong foundation and continuing to provide our students with opportunities that prepare them for success in an ever-changing world.
 
Proud to be a Ritter Raccoon,
 
Dr. Emily Kleintop, Principal 

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Dr. Emily Kleintop, Principal

Experience

• Deputy Superintendent of the Diocese of Allentown Office of Education
• Principal of St. John Vianney Regional School, Diocese of Allentown
• Supervisor of Special Programs, Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
• Facilitator of Special Education, Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
• Special Education Teacher, Emotional Support, Salisbury School District, Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit

 Education

• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University
• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Literacy, Wilkes University
• Bachelor of Science in Special Education, East Stroudsburg University