School Administration

Welcome to Garrettford Elementary School, “A Great Place To Grow” and a nationally recognized School of Excellence. I am extremely impressed by the family atmosphere that exists here at Garrettford. I am honored to be the principal at a school that I love and that is so rich in history. All segments of the school community have demonstrated their willingness to do whatever is necessary to give our students a great education. We continually challenge our students to push their limits and take risks. We want our students to be lifelong learners and pursue their dreams. We are committed to providing a caring environment where each child is nurtured and recognized for their individual abilities and traits.
 
Our staff continually goes above and beyond to meet the needs of each student. They are committed to making Garrettford a positive place to be for each and every student. We have an extremely veteran staff that strives to build powerful relationships with each and every family. The success of our students is built on the partnership we have with our families and the Garrettford community.  I am grateful that we have such an amazing relationship with our community and we will continue to strive to be the type of school that our families can be proud to send their children to. The Home and School Association is a dedicated organization, which supports Garrettford in many ways. There will be several Home and School Association events and meetings throughout the year. The Home and School Association has been extremely charitable in giving necessary resources to Garrettford, so please come out and support them.
 
I look forward to working with our staff and students, our parents and our community in helping all children mature and achieve their maximum potential.
 
Please contact me at any time if I can be of assistance to you or your child. As educational partners working together, we can continue to build on the reputation of Garrettford School as a fine educational institution and a place where children prosper and achieve success.
 
Sincerely,

Allen Brydges

Welcome to Garrettford Elementary School! As the assistant principal, I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside Mr. Brydges to enhance the school community and contribute to the academic success of our teachers and students. Garrettford is a school with such persevering students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community.  I feel very fortunate to be part of this school and to support the staff, students, and families.    

 

I have spent my entire educational career within the Upper Darby School District, and am extremely grateful for the experiences I have had over the last fifteen years.  I have worked with students ranging in age from kindergarten through fifth grade in a variety of roles.  I taught at Highland Park and Bywood Elementary Schools, as a second and fourth grade classroom teacher, and worked as an instructional coach at both the building and district level. I am thrilled to bring my skills as an educator and leader to Garrettford Elementary School, and to work with families as a partner in education.

 

I view education as a life-long process and expect that I will continue to learn a lot about the uniqueness of our school this year and in the years to come. Most importantly, I believe that students are at the center of all school-related decisions.  I am excited about integrating my experience, values, and beliefs to support our students.  Because the relationships between teachers, administrators, and families are vital to the success of our students and school, I encourage you to reach out to me and communicate often.

 

Thank you for your trust and support in your child's education!

 

Sincerely,

Kelly Mantzaridis