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.
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