Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Leadership Experience
Awards
References
Additional Information
Timeline
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Ryan Ricenbaw

Ryan Ricenbaw

Lincoln,Nebraska

Summary

As a systems leadership enthusiast with a focus on root cause analysis, I am a dedicated leader and strategic problem-solver committed to enhancing organizational purpose and streamlining service delivery. I leverage my expertise in independent decision-making and sound judgment to drive positive outcomes and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR STATEWIDE TEACHER & PRINCIPAL SUPPORT

Nebraska Department of Education
07.2023 - Current
  • Refines and aligns programming with equity-driven leadership competencies focusing on high leverage skills, knowledge, and dispositions for leaders in high-need, low-performing schools.
  • Implements strategic planning and a continuous improvement process for school leader development initiatives.
  • Coordinates support of teacher and leadership development and capacity-building strategies.
    Coordinates with multiple partnering organizations to ensure alignment of teacher and leadership development
    efforts and to assist in execution of program design, delivery, and awareness.
  • Establishes and maintains strategic partnerships and relationships to communicate vision, support the program,
    and obtain funding.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST

Nebraska Department of Education
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Develops and enhances leadership supports for school personnel and utilizes best practices in adult learning.
  • Collects and analyzes data related to educator effectiveness outcomes, and provides support on instructional leadership and improvement.
  • Develops and delivers professional learning experiences and provides resources related to instructional leadership and improvement.
  • Establishes and fosters strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, school districts, other state agencies, Educational Service Units (ESUs), postsecondary education institutions, and business and industry partners.
  • Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Build and strengthen leadership supports for school personnel by connecting principal development and support, to identify best practices of adult learning.

CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

Find Your Grind
01.2019 - 09.2019
  • Coordinated special projects aimed at enhancing student engagement through an interactive online learning experience.
  • Coordinated special projects aimed at enhancing student engagement through an interactive online learning
    experience.
  • Assisted schools in developing innovative approaches to addressing challenges related to student career interests.
  • Led all matters related to education division of FYG non-profit organization
  • Led strategic planning to start a non-profit, private high school for at-risk students
  • Designed and implemented an online career curriculum for high school students focused on understanding self, passions and purpose to drive decision-making.
  • Worked alongside FYG Sales team on how to navigate education organizations, identified new opportunities and relationships, and trained education professionals on how to use FYG curriculum.

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

School District 145, Waverly
07.2007 - 12.2018
  • Conducted regular evaluations of faculty performance to ensure quality instruction was being provided in all classrooms.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of faculty performance to ensure quality instruction was being provided in all
    classrooms.
  • Collaborated with district-level personnel to implement best practices in teaching methods and curriculum design.
  • Participated in community events that promoted the values of the school district.
  • Built trusting environment and utilized strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful relationships with students,
    staff, and community
  • Served as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable leader to create a culture of collective responsibility and commitment to student success
  • Led implementation of personalized learning process for all students
  • Developed high school "Graduate Profile" to define hopeful outcomes for every student
  • Established student-centered approach to review and modify school policies and practices to align with vision of
    high school
  • Maintained current knowledge of research and best practices in the areas of leadership, strengths based management, curriculum, instruction, assessment, accountability and student support

Education

DOCTORATE OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University
Lincoln, NE
12.2023

EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University
Lincoln, NE
12.2017

GRADUATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University
Lincoln, NE
05.2002

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN EDUCATION -

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
12.1998

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Systems Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Personal Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational Development
  • Staff Development

Affiliations

  • Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA)
  • National Association of Secondary Schools Principals (NASSP)
  • State Leadership Cohort, CCSSO - Council of Chief State School Ocers
  • ELLC - ESSA Leadership & Learning Community, Wallace Foundation, New York, NY

Leadership Experience

  • Chairman of the Executive Board, Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA), 2015-16
  • Chairman, Legislative Committee, Nebraska Council of School Administrators (NCSA), 2016
  • President, Nebraska State Association Secondary Principals (NSASSP), 2014-15

Awards

  • New Principal of the Year, 2008
  • Nebraska Family, Community, & Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) Administrator of the Year

References

References available upon request

Additional Information

Member - Faith Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE

Church Council Member 2023-Present

Timeline

DIRECTOR STATEWIDE TEACHER & PRINCIPAL SUPPORT

Nebraska Department of Education
07.2023 - Current

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST

Nebraska Department of Education
06.2020 - 06.2023

CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

Find Your Grind
01.2019 - 09.2019

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

School District 145, Waverly
07.2007 - 12.2018

DOCTORATE OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University

EDUCATION SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University

GRADUATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION LEADERSHIP -

Doane University

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN EDUCATION -

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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