Overview

Ryan is available to come to your school, library, conference, book store, or special event to give a variety of different presentations specific to your audience. Ryan has years of experience working with kids of different age levels, presenting for education conferences, and has developed specific programs for students, teachers, teens, and families.

If you are ready to contact Ryan about a potential visit, please fill out this form to request a Presentation Inquiry

What to Expect from Any School Visit with Ryan
No matter what age level Ryan speaks with, and no matter what specific program choice you pick, there are always specific fundamentals that Ryan always includes in each program…Ryan is, at heart, a kid – and Ryan tries to relate to children on the same level, (Ryan probably has more in common with an average 4th grader than most adults his same age!) Ryan always shares that he would not be where he is today if it weren’t for helpful teachers and media specialists in his life. Ryan tells true-life stories of working hard at reaching his dream and to keep believing it can become real even when it gets tough. Ryan always shares artwork and books he made when he was young to show students he is no different from any of them in more ways than one – and that every student in the room has the power to make their dreams come true. Ryan inspires children to engage their “Creative Spark” at all times. Their Creative Spark will help guide them through their life of becoming whole, unique individuals. Many sessions will cover similar topics, but will be altered for the ages Ryan is speaking for.

Ryan’s Goal
Although Ryan will be doing a lot of sharing about his own life and career, the focus is always on the kids. Ryan wants more than anything to make great connections with his audience; so they leave that day feeling inspired and proud of themselves and confident that they are able to be expressive young people.

Past Workshop Experience with Students
Ryan has a broad range experience working with students of all ages. Ryan co-developed the Write.Create.You. program in conjunction with WGVU Broadcasting and the Loop after school programs. Ryan has developed a Summer-Fall comic book workshop with the Maple Street School of the Arts. Ryan has worked with preschoolers doing art and coloring activities through collaborations with ELKs; he continues presenting his creativity-inspiring sessions to for elementary students at libraries and schools; and has given lectures to middle and high school students on career paths. Ryan also has experience adjunct teaching at the college level on graphic design fundamentals and technical proficiency.

Check the Presentation sub-categories on the right sidebar for more information on School & Library visits, and Education Conference sessions.