NAME:
Susan Ryan
SCHOOL/PHONE #:
Folly Quarter Middle School (410) 313-1506
CLASSES:
6th Grade Geography & World Cultures
CONTACT INFO:
Email-Susan_Ryan@hcpss.org & Online Gradebook-www.Teacherease.com
Currently I live in Catonsville with my wonderful husband Rob, my daughter Ally- 5 months, and
our spoiled little doggy Riley- 9 years. Did I mention that they are spoiled?
As a kid I always thought that I would be an interior designer or a fashion
designer. Who knew? Actually when I was in 4th grade my fourth grade teacher
Mrs. O'Neil kinda gave me the idea that teaching would be good career too.
Away went the fashion plate maker toy I had loved forever and my new
favorite item was.....STAPLES! ok there wasn't one around me at that time,
however the point is I had an obssession with school supplies. Unfortunately
I still do. Actually I think it is a requirement to become a teacher. School
Supply Disease! Help!!!!
In 1997 I received my degree in Elementary Education (1-8) from the
University of Maryland. The funny part is that it was my fourth grade
teacher, who had become a principal, that gave me my first job. At that time
I was teaching 2nd grade at Roger's Heights French Immersion Elementary
School in Prince George's County. I taught the regular curriculum while a
colleague at the school taught the french portion. That was a great experience. I
hate to say I didn't learn any French though.
I taught at that school for 2 years and then moved to Howard County where I
taught for 4 years as a 5th grade teacher and became 5th grade team leader
in that last year. I loved teaching elementary school but wanted to
challenge my students more and to focus on Social Studies.
In 2003 Folly Quarter Middle School opened up and I got that opportunity. I
became a 6th grade Social Studies Teacher and am looking forward to my 7th
year here at the school!
I received my Master's of Education degree in Secondary Social Studies
Education in May of 2007 and took a semester off from any additional school for myself.
In January of 2008 I took part in a seminar hosted by the National Consortium for Teaching about
Asia at the University of Maryland. During that seminar I gained additional coursework information
about China and Japan. Additionally I had the opportunity to apply for a grant to go to Japan for 3
weeks and got it! So that summer I went to Japan from June 24th-July 14th.
Last year was my 13th year of teaching and to keep myself sharp I decided to take part
in a voluntary program for National Board Certification.
This will be my 14th year of teaching and I am looking forward to starting a new school year with
you.
Happy Trails!!!