Tom Ryan goes way back for me. You were my 6th grade teacher in 1974. So many memories that do not seem to fade: The Nerf ball Vocabulary Basketball: Define a word and you get to take a shot. The recognition that kids need encouragement too. In my case when you read from an index card an encouraging and thoughtful comment about each kid in your class. I speak of my particular memories but over 55 years there are thousands of memories from all your students. One heckofa teacher Tom Ryan. THANK YOU. Best wishes for the next phase of life.— Dan Gerard, Class of 1976
Congratulations Tom on a wonderful teaching career. Thank you for impressing your wisdom on us and making us better students. May your retirement be just as rewarding as your time at Saint David’ s.— William Kelly, Class of 1998
It ' s hard to believe that the last active teacher from my years at Saint David ' s is retiring. Tom was my 5th grade homeroom teacher for 1978-1979. My son, Henry(' 12) had Tom for 5th grade, as well.— Sean Smith, Class of 1982
Mr. Ryan was an incredibly caring person. He showed it day to day in and outside of school, no matter where you saw him, with genuine care for others.— Bowen Oberle, Class of 2024
Tom- I went on to high school, college, graduate and law school after the 6th grade class with you. After all the many classes and teachers that came after- you and your class remain the best.— Michael Alfieri, Class of 1975
Thank you, Mr. Ryan, for all the years of positive support and encouragement! You were somehow firm yet fun at the same time- exactly what young boys need! Thank you and enjoy your retirement! I couldn ' t be happier that you were a presence in my life at Saint David ' s AND a presence in my son ' s life at Saint David ' s! We feel very fortunate and we are very grateful. Thank you!— Paul Surur, Class of 1987
Mr. Ryan has been an inspiration and a pillar of the Saint David’ s education. Wishing you the best in retirement and a Yankees World Series win in your honor!— Justin Chiang, Class of 2013
Mr. Ryan... in 1977 you introduced me to geography. It was love at first sight! Since then I’ ve had the privilege of visiting every continent and continue to look at maps just for fun. THANK YOU!
— Ian Huschle, Class of 1980
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