Hello!  My Name is Ms. Riddell.  This is my 18th year of teaching, my 8th at Claxton.  I am originally from California.  I moved to NC in 1995.  I have taught all subjects ranging from K-5^th grade, the last nine years teaching fifth grade.  I am a graduate of Salem College.  I am originally a Southern California girl, but have lived in NC for 22 years.  I have one son (27) who lives in Portland, OR.  I love teaching; singing; eating; cooking; eating; reading; writing; math; eating; chocolate; the beach; movies; animals; eating; gardening;…. Did I mention eating?