Principal: Jennifer Ridgway

Dear Hollydale Family, 

It is my privilege to serve as the Principal of Hollydale Elementary and be part of such a dedicated and caring faculty, staff, and community. Welcome to our sweet school where our mission is to nurture a community of leadership and service! 

As you enter Hollydale, you’ll notice the warm, family feeling among staff and students. We understand that developing relationships with students, keeping them safe, and showing them we care are essential to helping all students succeed. The glue that binds us all together is our commitments to one another: 1-We are a family, 2-Change starts with us, 3-Everyone can be a leader.

Our school is staffed by highly trained and certified professionals. Whether using technology to enhance instruction or creating lessons that promote higher-order thinking, our teachers are always looking for ways to engage our students in their learning. Our students are involved in their learning by setting goals and monitoring their progress.

We are a Leader in Me School which means we teach the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. My favorite is Habit #5—Seek first to understand, then be understood. My door is always open to you. I look forward to working with you to ensure your child’s academic success. 

Jennifer Ridgway

Assistant Principal: Gina McClenning

This is my second year as the assistant principal at Hollydale.  I am excited to continue to serve our students, teachers and community!

This is my 24th year working for the CCSD school district and my 2nd year at Hollydale.  Prior to arriving at Hollydale, I spent 11 years as a teacher at Sanders Elementary, 11 years, first as a teacher, then assistant principal, at Teasley Elementary. I am looking forward to another amazing school year!  

Gina McClenning 

Services and Support Administrator: Ellen Smith