Praise from Partners + Participants
Parent
Irvington, NY
“Ryan’s preparation was spot on. I found all the information he presented to be eye-opening and am so thankful to have resources to dig into now. I really enjoyed all of it.”
Principal
Bothell, WA
“Ryan is an innovative, creative, compassionate deep thinker, avid researcher, and change agent. He is one of the best teacher leaders I have had the pleasure of working with in nearly 20 years in education.”
Student
Kenmore, WA
“[Ryan] is the best teacher ever. He makes me feel safe and excited to learn, even if the topics are uncomfortable. I know I can ask him anything and he won’t judge me. I want to be in his class forever!”
Teacher
Monroe, WA
“Ryan is a phenomenal mentor and leader. His genuine caring and reflective nature makes others feel accountable while also making them feel safe with the vulnerability of opening up their practice.”
Professor
Seattle, WA
“Ryan is a collaborator, a visionary, and someone unafraid to stand up for what needs doing. At the same time, his demeanor is highly engaging and accepting, and he instills confidence in others even during challenging work.”
Teacher
Lafayette, LA
“Ryan is extremely engaging and relatable. He has thought-provoking questions and very specific and thorough advice. He made it easy to ask questions and participate. He’s a fantastic trainer.”
Professor
New York, NY
“Ryan is always thinking about how to leverage change at scale. His drive, combined with his remarkable intelligence, phenomenal advocacy skills, and kindness is going to create major change. He’s a formidable and caring advocate with a keen sense of justice who’s committed to shaping a better future.”
Administrator
Seattle, WA
“What I have come to know is that when it comes to Ryan, the best thing I can do is get out of his way so that he can shine and inspire others to follow his lead.”
Work Featured In…
July 2021
Interview about how and why parents should talk with their children about gender and sexuality
September 2017
Interview about equity in the classroom for University of Washington Graduate School
March 2011
Field report during an internship in rural India, where I first discovered education is and would be my public health practice
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