Hi! I'm Mrs. Ryder.  Here is a little bit about me ...I am a lifelong Hazlet resident.  I attended Sycamore Drive and Beers Street School. I also graduated from Raritan High School.  I received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Montclair State University. I also received a certification for Part 1 of the Associate Level Literacy Training from the Orton-Gillingham Academy.  I have been teaching for 17 years. I began my teaching career in the Manalapan-Englishtown School District.  Then, I took some time off to raise my twin boys and daughter.  When it was time to go back to work, I wanted to stay closer to home for my children.  I was fortunate to be offered a teaching position in Hazlet, as the Title 1 Intervention teacher at Middle Road School/Lillian Drive School. I have taught students in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. In September of 2019,  I became a 1st grade homeroom teacher at LDS and I love it!    

I am looking forward to providing my students with  positive learning experiences and making wonderful memories together.  Please feel free to contact me at any time with any questions or concerns. =)

Here are a few of my favorite things:

 I love: coffee, tea, cannoli cream, chocolate, beach, broadway shows

Food:  ALL seafood

Movies: Rocky, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mary Poppins

Color:  Purple

Flower: Sunflowers and hydrangeas

Season: Summer 

Holiday: Christmas

Music: I'm an 80s fan! 

Hobbies:  cooking, baking, reading