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235 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724  /  732.542.4777

Samantha Abdelbarry '22

The Ranney School Leadership Institute was a pivotal experience for me as I went into my senior year. I went into Field Hockey preseason, not knowing how I could use my position as an upperclassman in the most beneficial way for not only me as captain but for my team as a whole. Coach Mac and the teachers involved allowed us to have a comfortable space to show our flaws or weak spots as leaders, and help us elevate ourselves for the years to come. I taught my team that we all needed to work with one heartbeat, as we all worked to achieve the same goal. We worked day after day on staying mission-focused and making sure we were prepared for every situation. And the most influential thing for me was knowing that you need to trust your team through and through. Without a doubt, whether it's sports, class council, or clubs, you must trust your team, and you cannot stand alone as a leader. You are a leader because you were chosen to better your team. That single change in mindset has allowed me to be a better listener and partner to all of my teammates, whether on the field or in the classroom. Thank you so much, Coach Mac and Ranney for this great opportunity!
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Ranney School

235 Hope Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Tel. 732.542.4777

Our mission is to know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society. 

We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni, and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to know and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens.