RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Paola Nadi has extensive experience in education, serving as a School Library Media Specialist for Ridgewood Public Schools since September 2000, where Paola has contributed to programs like Teen Spin and Adult Spin. Previously, Paola worked as a Language Arts Teacher, focusing on developing critical reading, writing, and communication skills among students, and taught 6th Grade Language Arts at George Washington Middle School. In addition, Paola has worked as a Spin Instructor at Parisi Gym and Word Gym from 2005 to 2009. Paola holds a Master’s degree in ESL and Bilingual Education from William Paterson University and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and English from St. Thomas Aquinas College.
RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Established in 1894, the Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, have a long-standing history of delivering a high-quality education focused on maximizing the unique potential of every learner. Our vision is to inspire a passion for lifelong learning within each student and to prepare them for future success in the 21st-century workplace by fostering and nurturing critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and resilience. Ridgewood is the largest single-town school system in Bergen County. The district comprises ten schools: one preschool, six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), and one high school (9-12). Instruction and school services are provided by approximately 620 contracted employees, and 78% of the district's teachers possess a master’s degree or higher. The expertise and dedication of the faculty and staff are reflected in their ongoing commitment to professional growth and cumulative years of service to the students of Ridgewood. The innovative and robust program of studies, along with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, provides students with a challenging yet supportive learning environment. The district is continually recognized with awards and accolades for school and individual achievements in all areas from academics to arts to athletics. A broad array of extracurricular activities tap into each student’s unique potential and enrich the overall experience, providing outlets to explore and cultivate talents and interests.