Dr. Ryan earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education from Chestnut Hill College. She earned her Doctorate in Pre K-12 Educational Leadership from Gwynedd Mercy University where her dissertation investigated elementary teachers’ perceptions of professional development geared toward teaching inquiry-based science.
Dr. Ryan began her career in education as a chemistry teacher in the Wissahickon School District and then in the Penn Delco School District. She joined New Hope-Solebury School District as a chemistry teacher in August 2011 and has served as a Curriculum Coordinator since September 2019.
“I’ve always believed that every child deserves an education that nurtures the whole person—one that is centered on the learner and is experiential and inquiry-driven. Whenever I had the opportunity to collaborate with Bensalem Township School District educators at the county level, I was consistently inspired by their deep commitment to this very approach. It’s an honor to join a team so dedicated to meeting the needs of every student, and I’m excited to serve the Bensalem community in this new role.”
Dr. Ryan and her husband Tim are the proud parents of three daughters. Their family enjoys spending time outdoors with their two dogs, six chickens, and a pig.
The Bensalem Township School District is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan to their administrative team where she can positively impact over 6500 students and lead the District toward the vision of providing all students with a 21st Century education.