Get to Know a Mighty Hawk: Mrs. Ryan

Each month, The Mighty Hawk Messenger profiles a Lucas staff member to help our community get to know him or her better.  This month, we talked to reading specialist Katie Ryan.

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:   How long have you worked at Lucas, and what is your current role?

Mrs. Ryan:  I began working at Lucas in 2017 as the building sub, and my current role is half-time Title reading. I absolutely love teaching small groups! 

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What did you do prior to your job at Lucas?


Mrs. Ryan:  Prior to teaching at Lucas, I taught grades 3-6 at Wickham Elementary for seven years.  

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:   Who was your favorite teacher or other role model as kid?  Why was he/she so memorable?


Mrs. Ryan:  My all-time favorite teacher was Miss King at Longfellow Elementary. She was my 5th/6th grade teacher. I loved her because she truly cared about us and she made learning FUN! I helped her every Wed. after school with my best friend. 

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  It’s great that many Lucas staff members live in the neighborhood.  What do you like about having your whole family as part of the Lucas community?


Mrs. Ryan: I am so incredibly thankful that my son Henry (1st grade) and my husband, Mr. Ryan are with me every day at Lucas. I get to see Henry interact with his friends and his teacher. Sometimes he even gives me a hug in the hallway. It is a very special time for our family being together at school. And I go spy on Mr. Ryan every day! It’s the best. 

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What’s your favorite way to spend your weekends and breaks?


Mrs. Ryan: I love to relax with my family and friends. We enjoy going out to eat, seeing movies, going to parks and playing games! 

The Mighty Hawk Messenger:  What’s something about you most people wouldn’t guess?


Mrs. Ryan: I have 5 brothers and sisters and I played the trumpet for 8 years. Oh and I hate onions!