I’m Ryan—an educator, curriculum designer, and instructional coach who creates relevant and responsive inquiry-based approaches to modern teaching and learning across K-12 and higher education.

Research Interests

Inquiry and project-based learning

Student-centered curriculum

History and social studies education

Instructional design and design thinking

Teacher self-study

Teaching Practice

Inquiry-based teaching and learning

Curriculum and instructional design

Teacher leadership and coaching in schools

I have extensive experience teaching and supporting pre- and in-service teachers at the elementary and secondary levels, with a focus on curriculum and instructional alignment and development, teaching methods, technology integration, assessment, and student interventions.

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