Dr. Matteo is the 10th superintendent in the long and storied history of the Ramsey School District and the first to have attended our schools as a student.

Born and raised in Ramsey, Dr. Matteo attended Ramsey schools from kindergarten through his graduation from Ramsey High School in 1998. 

Dr. Matteo’s 20 years of experience in public education began as a teacher and principal in Glen Rock. He returned to Ramsey in 2012 to serve as the principal of John Y. Dater Elementary School, a position he held for five years. Dr. Matteo has served as our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for the past five and half years.

Dr. Matteo is also an adjunct professor at Ramapo College, where he teaches in the Educational Leadership program.