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: Wendy Astin

Hello Hollydale Community! I am so delighted to join the amazing Hollydale Staff as the Assistant Principal.  Just a little about me...I am a native Georgian and grew up near Athens, GA before moving to the Cobb Area.  This is my 19th year in Cobb, but my 25th year overall in education. While in Cobb County, I worked at Sanders Elementary for 10 years as a First Grade Teacher and Early Intervention Staff. After Sanders, I moved over to Dowell Elementary as a 5th Grade Teacher, Innovation Lab Specialist, and most recently an Academic Coach.

I truly believe that practice makes progress and working together as school and family, we can make our students be the best scholars and leaders that they can be.  

Wendy Astin

Behavior Leadership Specialist:  Erica Matthews

I am incredibly excited to continue as the Behavior Specialist at Hollydale Elementary.  This will be my second year as the Behavior Specialist, and I am honored for the opportunity to serve such amazing students, staff, and parents in the Hollydale Community.

I have worked in Cobb County School District 19 yrs. I have taught a variety of grade levels (1, 2, 3, 4) and as support (Early Intervention Program).

I look forward to continuing to build positive relationships with community and helping ensure a safe and fun learning environment for our students.

Erica Matthews

Services and Support Administrator: Ellen Smith