Ruth Manna is a second grade teacher and Scholastic online mentor teacher. She is licensed as both a teacher and principal. A graduate of George Washington University (B.A., M.A.T.), Ruth has taught early childhood and elementary grades for more than 20 years. She has been moderator of Scholastic's Teacher Helpline since 2006. The Helpline has over 2200 posts and continues to grow. Her book, 130 FAQs and Practical Answers from Scholastic's Teacher Helpline, is an outgrowth of her message board. Ruth is a mom of three and grandma of one. She and her husband live in Western MA.