Hello kindergarteners and families!  My name is Julie Ackerman and I am one of your Ridgewood kindergarten teachers. I graduated from Wayland Baptist University and began my teaching career in 2002.  I taught first grade for many years and moved to teaching kindergarten in 2015. I have had the privilege of being a teacher here at Ridgewood since its opening in 2024 and consider it a blessing to be part of The Ridgewood family.  

I am so excited for the school year to begin! My aim is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for your child to learn and grow.  I am passionate about teaching your child to read!  We are partners in this learning adventure.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns by email, phone call, note, or Parent Square. I am happy to help. It's going to be a "game changing" year!