Superintendent Dr. Shawn Ryan

Dr. Ryan's numerous career accomplishments include spearheading the middle school/junior high reconfiguration in 2004; a restructuring that reduced the district budget by $10 million in 2010; and passing a $76 million bond for technology and facilities updates in 2016. His strong administrative leadership also brought about the incorporation of the Whole Child initiative and Leader in Me program, which revitalized the district’s focus on the broader social-emotional needs of children.

Most recently, Dr. Ryan was instrumental in the introduction of improved co-curricular opportunities in all elementaries, and the addition of instructional technology and reading coaches across the district. He is a natural community builder, and his ability to create unique community connections led to the development of innovative partnerships with Easterseals Michigan and the Clarkston Medical Group.

Ryan holds a B.A. in Biology and Chemistry from Saint Vincent College in Pennsylvania, and a master’s in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. He earned his teaching certification at Oakland University, as well as a post-master's certification in Central Office Administration. 

In June 2020, Ryan successfully defended his doctoral dissertation to earn a Doctor of Education degree from Oakland University. The capstone project was entitled "The Case For The Application Of Hyper-Equity On Subgroup Achievement Gaps in Clarkston Community Schools."

Ryan resides in Clarkston, Mich. with his wife Gina, and he is the father of four Clarkston Community Schools students.