Hello! My name is Eleftheria Koutzs but I like to be called Ritsa. I am very excited to help you with all your school needs. I have a Bachelors Degree in English from Rutgers University and a Masters Degree in Reading from Rowan University. I have over 20 years teaching experience. I have taught children from kindergarten up to 8th grade. In addition to my degrees I have an ESL certification, an Elementary certification, and a Reading Specialist Certification. I am fluent in Greek. I can speak, read, and write in Greek. I grew up spending most of my summers in beautiful Greece. Now that I am a mom I am so grateful and happy that I can take my two boys to Greece during the holidays. And teach them about their culture. This school year I was named Teacher of the Year for my school district. This was an amazing honor for me! I am very passionate about teaching and would love to teach help you excell in school. I promise to make it a fun, exciting, and valuable experience.