Ms. Imbrogno, Director, Head of School Experience
When I was younger, school was not fun. It was just something everybody had to do – go to school, learn, memorize, and then write back on a test. My decision to extend our school to include an elementary program was based both on the request of parents and my own dream to have school be a fun, peaceful, secure place to learn, explore, and develop a sense of independence.
Our plan was to have two lower elementary classrooms filled by the fifth school year. In our second year, we had both classrooms filled and by year three we had a waitlist.
My dream was realized the day we opened our elementary school doors in 2011 and then again in June 2014 when we graduated our first class of Lower Elementary students. What a proud moment for them, their parents, their teachers and me as we knew they were on their way to great things, with a solid love of learning and the ability to make a difference in the world.
Ms. Imbrogno was named a Global Award Winner in 2023 from CEO Today Magazine. Please read more about Ms. Imbrogno's prestigious honor.
Learn About the Founding of Our School
Ridgewood Montessori School was founded in 1989 by Evelyn Moshier. Her desire was to create a partnership with children where children are respected in a safe nurturing environment. She was inspired by Dr. Montessori's teachings and how a teacher's primary role was to prepare and maintain an environment where children would love to learn. Today, Kathryn Imbrogno continues Evelyn's passion, love, desire and dedication as Head of School. Her passion and commitment to children's education has allowed our school to flourish over the years.
Kathryn is very proud of the multicultural staff that makes up our faculty. Our staff is highly qualified, well trained and dedicated to teaching children in a loving, caring, and enriching environment.
Kathryn works in partnership with a great team. She attributes the school's ongoing success to her partnership with Leah Suzanne Kaplan, Director of Admissions, and Helen Ross, Director of Education. Ridgewood Montessori School is proud to announce we have been awarded “Best in Paramus” Pre-school and Elementary School from 2020 -2024 - for 5 consecutive years. This award means the world to us, and we thank you for your trust and support. In 2025, we received Top 3 Google - All Time Reviews for Preschool & Elementary School. The Administrative Team wants to express our thanks and appreciation to our teachers and staff who work tirelessly each day to care for and educate our students.
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