Creative Young Dancer Breaks Barriers & Embraces Every Challenge

Brick, New NJ — New Jersey is full of bright, driven young people making a difference in and out of the classroom. That’s why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

This submission comes from Tiffany Strittmatter who nominated Ryder of New Jersey.

If you know a student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured as a Star Student on Patch.

What is the star student’s name?

Ryder

What grade is the student in?

4th

How do you know the star student?

My son and student

Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!

Ryder has been working hard to overcome his learning disabilities of slow processing disorder, ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. He grinds everyday to focus on what he needs to in order to be successful as a homeschool student & to better himself educationally. He also participates in dance classes and on dance team. He spends many hours committed passionately and enthusiastically to participating in five genres of dance. Not just as a dancer but as a boy who dances in a mostly girl ruled sport. He is very creative and loves all things Halloween. Always trying to engineer a new decoration or costume piece. I admire his dedication and commitment to it all. He deserves to know how amazing he is and how much he should be very proud of himself.

What three words best describe your star student?

Kind, talented, creative

Keep up the great work, Ryder! If you know an outstanding student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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