A former middle-school special educator, Ryan is a research assistant for Beyond the Self In Higher Education.
PZ Work
Ryan's time at Project Zero is spent working with "the fabulous team" on the Beyond the Self in Higher Education project, handling data collection and analysis.
Beyond PZ
Prior to joining PZ in 2025, Ryan navigated the worlds of both formal and informal education, working as a middle-school special educator at the Amos A. Lawrence school in Brookline and as a Philosophy for Children coordinator in the greater Boston area. Ryan holds an Ed.M. in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.S. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Northeastern University.
Outside of PZ, he continues to be keen on work that ties education and philosophical inquiry together, particularly the world of Philosophy for Children.
Where to Find Ryan
Ryan is an avid rock climber, who can be found showing fellow climbers the ropes part-time in South Boston.
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