Ryan Wlodek
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
Ryan Wlodek is a district-level administrator and educator from Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Wlodek currently serves the Superintendent of CCSD #134 and Principal of Shirland School located in Shirland, Illinois. Dr. Wlodek has a strong interest and professional background in brain-based teaching and learning strategies. He also has experience developing and implementing data-driven initiatives to lead students to social and academic success.
Superintendent
Shirland CCSD #134
Since 2024
- Allied for, obtained and oversaw ESSA Title I, Title II, Title VI, IDEA Flow-Through, IDEA Preschool, Rural Education Achievement, and School Maintenance Project Grants as well as accompanying amendments.
- Upgraded District technology by installing ViewSonic interactive whiteboards and distributing touchscreen chromebooks to to students in order to promote quality instruction and increase student intellectual engagement.
- Implemented facilities improvements including furniture upgrades across the elementary and middle school, modernization of hallway lighting, and remodeling the school library.
- Serving as Winnebago County Special Education Board Member representing CCSD #134 student interests.
Health Academy Principal
Rockford Public Schools District 205
Since 2015
- Implemented research-based practices resulting in East High School getting off the State academic watch list
- Attained the second highest graduation rate at EHS in 18 years
- Collaborated with administration and teaching staff to raise Freshman on track from 57% to 86% in 5 years
- Implemented asynchronous/synchronous learning platforms and remote/hybrid learning
- Assessed PD needs of staff and organized PD on differentiation, assessment, and grading practices
- Supervised IEP, 504, and MDR meetings
- Evaluated performance of tenure and non-tenure staff members
- Conducted administrative, certified, and support staff interviews
- Mentored new administrators on the evaluation process, school-wide test administration, academy meetings, and students conflict/restorative practices
- Implemented academic and SEL interventions through MTSS to improve on-track and graduation rate
Science Teacher/Administrative Internship
Kaneland Community Unit School District 302
2010
to 2015
- Coordinated grade level inquiry-based interdisciplinary project resulting in science benchmark scores 38% higher than the national average
- Planned and organized school Science Fair
- Solicited community volunteers for student support resulting in 436 service hours during SY 15
- Arranged for students to attend Regional and State Science Fair
- Presented school initiatives at School Board Meetings
- Wrote for and received grant funds to support interdisciplinary science project
- Developed and taught an enriched eighth grade science class
- Identified and provided academic interventions for students who needed additional support
- Assisted student teachers with lesson design, observed lessons, and provided feedback
- Utilized hands-on lab activities to facilitate student understanding of complex scientific concepts
Dissertation
Dissertation
2018
- Wlodek, R. M. (2018). Neuroscience and Education: Teacher and Student Perceptions of Brain-based Strategies that
Engage the Brain (10840571) [Doctoral dissertation]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
Superintendent, Illinois Type 75 General Administrative, Illinois Type 03, Middle School General Science, Biological Science, and Social Sciences, Teacher Evaluator, Principal Evaluator