“Math is a language—and my goal is to help students see it’s one they can speak, too.”

“Every day is different—but if I focus on what’s best for the kids, I know I’m on the right track.”

"Teaching in Thailand taught me that people everywhere want the same things—respect, opportunity, and connection. Now I get to bring those lessons back home." — Ryan Meinhart

“It’s not for the faint of heart—but if you stay positive, the kids will stay positive too.”

“This place means home, family, community, learning, and growing—and now I get to give that same experience back to my students.”

“If something doesn’t turn out the way you wanted, that’s not failure—it’s just part of the process.”

“Walking into my classroom for the first time with my keys and lanyard—it was surreal. I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be.”

“One of my gifts is being able to see a child exactly where they are and meet them at that level.”

“Always do your best and don’t give up on something if that’s truly what you want to do.”

“If I’m not happy, then I won’t keep doing the job for the money alone. Bigger things matter—family matters.”