Social Studies Teacher Grades 6, 7, 8
Email: ryan.fritz@stasonline.net

St. Thomas Aquinas School has always instilled timeless values that have been passed down from generation to generation. I learned those values early on as my mother was a 1^st grade teacher at St. Thomas from 1989 to 1995.  It is my responsibility as a member of this fantastic community, to instill those values as the social studies teacher for the middle school. After graduating from Southern Connecticut State University with a degree in History/Secondary Education, I went on to teach middle school social studies in Bridgeport as well as Newtown. To continue my own education, I have a M.A. from Southern Connecticut State University in History.  Those experiences have allowed me to help students prepare for the 21^st Century and allow them to become advocates for their own learning. St. Thomas has given me the opportunity to further prepare your children for not just this school year, but for every year to come. Here at St. Thomas Aquinas School, we pride ourselves in creating lifelong learners that will take an interest in the world around them long after they leave St. Thomas. I am excited to work with each and every unique student each year!

Education:

• B.A. History/Secondary Education - Southern Connecticut State University
• M.A. from Southern Connecticut State University in History  

Professional Experience:

• St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Social Studies - Grades 6, 7, 8
• Great Oak Charter School in Bridgeport, Grades 7-8
• Newtown Middle School in Newtown, Grades 7-8