Originally from the Barossa Valley in South Australia, Ryan has completed a Bachelor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adelaide University (B.Sc) and later a Diploma of Education (GradDip) in Secondary Teaching at Monash University (PGDE). Ryan first joined SIS in 2007 and worked 13 years at SIS in a number of roles as MYP/DP Mathematics Teacher, Head of Mathematics, Website Designer, IT Manager, Senior Systems Network Administrator, and Data Protection Officer, MYP/DP Technology Integrator, EAL PYP Teacher.

Having taken time out to return to Australia, Ryan has recently returned to SIS and now works part time as an MYP Grade 6&7 Design Teacher also runs his own business working with Art and Design. He is also active in the school working with the MYP Enrichment class Innovate IT and is helping to build the SIS Chess Club. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his children, travelling, doing yoga, ice swimming, playing and coaching cricket and chess.