Desiree Skaggs

Desiree Scaggs has been named as the 2021-2022 Ritchie Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

 Scaggs has been a special education teacher at Ritchie since 2013. Ritchie Principal John Jorden congratulated Scaggs, and he noted that she is deserving of the recognition.

 “Ms. Scaggs educates our little learners in the Pre-K program,” Jorden said. “She is an essential member of the Ritchie family as she starts our young Hornets on the right path. She is the foundation to the students using good manners, learning appropriate social skills and building independence.”

 Scaggs said she is grateful for being named as Ritchie’s teacher of the year, and she commended the school’s entire staff.

“This school year has brought many unique challenges, and everyone at Ritchie works hard to meet them,” she said. “Our staff is truly amazing, and I am extremely honored to be named as Ritchie's Teacher of the Year.”

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