Ryan Stein firmly believes that nothing great can be accomplished without enthusiasm. For the past 16 years, Stein has been recognized by Henrico County Public Schools, the State of Virginia, and on a national scale as an elite educator and as a pioneer for student engagement, innovation, achievement, and enhancing a sense of belonging. He has been awarded the R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence (2010), Virginia’s Super Teacher Award (2011), and featured on the Rachael Ray Show as a top five national educator (2012). Recently, Stein received the Chris Corallo, Distinguished Leadership Award (2017), in his first year as principal at Greenwood Elementary School, awarded the R.E.B. Leadership Award for Excellence (2021), Henrico PTA Principal of the Year (2021), and recognized Greenwood by The Virginia Board of Education as a 2020 Virginia Board of Education Highest Achievement Award recipient.
Stein conducts college and teaching workshops sharing his enthusiasm and innovative ideas on how to build authentic relationships, engage all stakeholders, support social-emotional learning, and lead an unforgettable inclusive and equitable learning experience. He developed a comprehensive teaching tool that has been implemented in hundreds of schools called History MVP. This engaging program promotes deepening understanding of the social studies curriculum and provides opportunities for enhanced learning and higher-level thinking. He also has created music album, Ryan Stein Presents History MVP, containing 20 songs filled with the social studies content. Recently, he has written a book with Jen Berdux titled Lifeline 65: How Small Connections and Big Enthusiasm Can Change Education.
Stein, Randolph Macon graduate in 2004, received his master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. Most importantly, Stein married the love of his life in 2011, Kimberly, and they have two children Bryce Alexander (6) and Bexley Anne (5). As a student, teacher, administrator and father, Mr. Ryan Stein has a true passion for making a difference in the lives of children.