Ryan Barry
Nashua,NH
Summary
I am a 5th and 6th grade Physical Education teacher in Merrimack, NH, applying for 2027 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year honors. Through this application, I look to highlight my passion, hard work, and achievements in my six-year career
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
2022.08 - Current
- 5th and 6th grade
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Merrimack High School
2020.06 - Current
- Also serves as Wide Receiver's coach, Freshmen team play-caller, and kickoff return team coordinator
Physical Education and Wellness Teacher
Jacques Memorial School
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Kindergarten and First grade
Education
Master's of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor's University
2025-05
Bachelor's of Science - Physical Education, Health Education
Castleton University
2019-12
Skills
- CPR and AED (2025)
- First Aid (2025)
- CPI (2025)
- Concussion (2025)
- Heat Illness Prevention (2020)
- Coaching Principles (2018)
- Protecting Students from Abuse, Responding to Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Youth Suicide (All done through district)
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
2022.08 - Current
Physical Education and Wellness Teacher
Jacques Memorial School
2020.08 - 2022.06
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Merrimack High School
2020.06 - Current
Master's of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governor's University
Bachelor's of Science - Physical Education, Health Education
Castleton University
Leadership
-Coaches Merrimack High School football team, where I was selected to coach in the 2026 CHaD NH All-Star Game
-Has coached numerous all-state, all-star, and all-conference receivers, as well as receivers who went on to play collegiate football at the Division I, II, and III levels
-Has served on the school's Field Day and Scheduling committees, to organize the school's yearly field day, and to organize the master schedule in the best interests of the staff, respectively
-Organized a winter "Bucket Ball Club" where students could sign up and play a favorite Physical Education game
-Academic All-Conference in college, as well as the school's first ever elected junior captain of the football team
-Track and Field captain
-A Merrimack alum, and a former football captain