2025 - 2026 Redland Middle School Administration
Mr. Matthew Niper: Principal
I am proud to be the principal at Redland Middle School and privileged to serve as an administrator in Montgomery County Public Schools. I have been working in the field of education since 2003 and I have served as a science teacher, assistant principal, principal intern and acting principal. As the principal at Redland Middle School, I will work with our administrative team, leadership team and staff to continue the work of raising the level of achievement for all students. I strongly believe that through positive relationship building and a belief in each student as an individual, every student can be successful and accomplish their set goals.
I am also the proud parent of three energetic boys and my wonderful wife and I spend much of our extra time with them and our two dogs. My family can frequently be seen enjoying a sporting event, play or concert at Redland. They are excited to be a part of our Bulldog Family.
As an educational leader my core values center around motivation, dedication, respect and creative vision. These values play a key role in decision making and goal setting. I continuously strive to motivate and mentor our students and staff, developing strategies to support the school improvement plan and therefore increasing the overall student performance. I am dedicated to a strong and well-rounded student and I look forward to working with your students to develop this. In addition, respect is important to a student and their success. I continuously stress the importance of being respectful and how it makes stronger individuals throughout life. Your students will encounter an environment at Redland Middle School that is supportive, challenging, engaging and innovative. I look forward to supporting all students, staff and parents, implementing our mission and vision and continuing the strong community relationships, outstanding instructional programs, and highly effective collaboration for which Redland is known.
Ms. Hannah Jimenez: Principal Intern
I am excited to be the principal intern at Redland Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year! I started working in schools in 2011, after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in English education. I taught first in Greece and then Thailand before moving back to Montgomery County. As an MCPS graduate of Glen Haven Elementary School, Sligo Middle School, and Albert Einstein High School, I was excited to return to Silver Spring to work at Argyle Middle School. I have spent the last twelve years working at Argyle as an English Language Development teacher for Multilingual Learners, team leader, content specialist, and assistant principal. Now as the Principal Intern, I will work closely with Redland staff to develop my capacity to be a principal.
I believe every student deserves a meaningful educational experience and the opportunity to reach their full potential. I believe this is achieved through decision-making that centers students, strengthens staff, and uplifts our school community. By creating clear systems that maximize our time and impact, and by maintaining an equity-centered approach that ensures each student receives the individualized support they need to thrive, we create the conditions for success. Through transparency and authenticity, I strive to foster a culture where staff and families are empowered and invested in our collective success.
Mrs. Tonia Riggs: Assistant Principal
I am both honored and excited to continue serving the Redland Middle School community as an Assistant Principal. Over the past 26 years in MCPS, I have held a variety of education and leadership roles, including mathematics teacher, sixth grade team leader, mathematics content specialist, Student Support and Engagement Team Leader, and, most recently, Assistant School Administrator. I earned my undergraduate degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and my master’s degree from Hood College.
My husband and I have two amazing daughters, who are both graduates of MCPS. Our oldest daughter graduated from Virginia Tech and is currently working as a civil engineer. Our younger daughter will be a junior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she plays on the women’s lacrosse team and is pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy. As a family we enjoy spending time outdoors - hiking, kayaking, and traveling to support our daughter at her lacrosse games.
My professional work is driven by my core values of building positive relationships, respect, and honesty. My professional work is driven by my core values of building positive relationships, respect, and honesty. These principles guide me every day as an educational leader. By fostering a supportive and respectful school culture, I strive to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and valued. I am deeply committed to open communication and collaboration with our staff, students, and families to create an environment where everyone can thrive.