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
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