Testimonials

"I worked with Ryan when he launched a unique regional STEAM technology project with Boone County Schools and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.  He is wildly passionate about designing and promoting innovative ways to use technology for learning.  He led adult learning and teacher workshops in greater Cincinnati on project-based learning, robotics, web design and 3D printing, as well as developed an extraordinarily creative internship program for students to solve community problems with technology." - Dr. Ron Chi, Chief Innovation Officer

"I always knew I could count on his counsel when making either long-term strategic decisions or immediate crisis management situations.  And let me tell you, we have been in some situations together!  Before K spoke, I knew he’d applied his systems thinking, and analytical mind to various fronts of the issue.  There was always good-intentioned deliberation to ensure we’d explored unintended consequences and maximized opportunities." - Principal Ryan Montgomery

"Dr. K understands that educators must meet the needs of 21st Century learners. He understands how to effectively integrate technology seamlessly into instruction. Dr. K was the driving force... that took the school to new levels of success." - Principal Julie Rubemeyer

​“Ryan is one of the greatest educators who I have worked with over the years.  While he is creative and dependable, it is Ryan’s ability to continue to change and improve his practice that makes him so unique.  It is his focus on why he is doing his job that makes him so special.” - Principal Jerry Gels

"As soon as I met him, I knew he was going to move Dayton HS and bring great opportunities to students. Within weeks, he was working to form a collaborative partnership with a local college to enhance course offerings and technology certifications for students. He was in PLCs with teachers weekly, facilitating hard questions to improve outcomes for students. He worked with a school team to improve RtI/MTSS structures for students that addressed both the academic and behavior needs, and developed a system to support social emotional learning - a system driven by data and tough conversations. His rapport with students and staff was quite impressionable, and with just one year and a few months, state test scores skyrocketed! What was once a bottom 10 percent school in the state was now among the top!" - BJ Martin, Kentucky Department of Education - Education Recovery Leader

"Ryan was the first Boone County Schools education professional to run the innovative NKY Makerspace. Ryan's dedication to the position and ability to network and bring in partners made the Makerspace a truly unique space. From hand tools to 3D printing to robotics, Ryan made it all happen! What was truly impressive was the way in which he launched the first World Maker Expo which attracted over 50 booths and 2000 participates!" - Brian Cobb, vCIO of C-Forward

"Dr. K forged a partnership and mentoring relationship with NKU’s IT department and help desk to support and develop our students." - Librarian Angie Boyers

"Dr. K understands the value of organizational culture.  He is not a technophile, but is an unabashed ‘people person.’  He’s approachable." - Principal Ryan Montgomery

"I have great admiration for Dr. K’s dedication to student achievement combined with his knowledge and expertise of technology.... I learned a great deal about leadership working alongside Dr. K." - Principal Julie Rubemeyer

​"Dr. Kellinghaus would carve out time in his busy principal schedule to come teach me and the students how to use the equipment.  In the evenings, he would send me videos that helped us continue growing our technological minds.... his enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me." - Librarian Angie Boyers

"I could trust him to lead and execute on our timeline of deliverables... K exceeded staff expectations; for example, veteran staff of twenty plus years in the building said it was the smoothest testing had ever gone – mind you, this under pandemic circumstances too." - Principal Ryan Montgomery