Ryan A. Rostine

Passionate and Inspiring Principal and Teacher with 36 years of experience in the K-8 public and independent educational settings. Innovative and positive leader with diverse experience in managing various teams and creating/implementing new programs and strategies in the classroom, as well as fostering effective and meaningful relationships with colleagues, students and families. Recognized for motivational leadership, authentic instructional approach, and unending enthusiasm for working with students, families and colleagues.

• Selected by Superintendent to open Longview Farm Elementary as principal with the expectation of weaving 100 year-old history and tradition into a 21st century, state of the art, elementary school.
• Piloted district program Promoting Academic and Social Success (PASS) focusing on students with significant learning challenges including autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and processing disorders.
• Implemented all six components of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) throughout engaged work amongst all stakeholders.
• Maintained academic achievement results at or above state expected levels as evidenced by Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) during years of elementary principalship.
• Led school resulting in 11 teachers being chosen as Teachers of Excellence.
• Honored with establishment of scholarship recognition for alumni of Longview Farm Elementary upon high school graduation called the “Dr. R. Legacy Scholarship.”
• Worked alongside parents and teachers to develop student recognition program that eliminated unhealthy food choices, replacing them with physical activity and service projects in all K-6 classrooms.
• Selected as elementary principal representative in the selection of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction and Superintendent for Human Resources.
• Served on building Diversity and Inclusion Action Task Force.
• Participated in Pennsylvania Accreditation for Independent Schools (PAIS) accreditation process.

• MO Elementary Education, 1-8
• MO Career Administration, K-8
• KS Building Leadership Professional License, PRK-12
• NJ Administrative I Principal, K-12
• PA Instructional I, 4-8/ELA Emphasis