Ryan completed his M.A. in Education Policy from Brown University of the USA and his B.Sc. in Surveying from the University of Hong Kong. He received his Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University. Before returning to China, Ryan worked for Mount Pleasant High School of Rhode Island. He joined MSA in 2018 as one of the founding cohorts. In addition to his school position, Ryan also works as an evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Cognia. He has conducted several school accreditation visits in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Shenyang, and Taipei, etc.
As a mathematics teacher, he taught Integrated Math 1: Analysis, where he combines fundamental maths concepts and real applications to inspire learners' appreciation and confidence in learning mathematics. In his maths class, he emphasizes the importance of mathematical reasoning and proof of fundamental mathematical statements.
He focuses on school improvement with a special interest in competency-based education, how to embed Social Emotional Learning into the classroom, and how AI could support teachers in cultivating a student-centered learning environment.