Mr. Ryan Decker - Physical Education/Athletic Director

Email: ryandecker@nlesd.ca Click here for Parent/Teacher Interviews Phone: 256-2581

Hello everyone,

I have long awaited my return to Gander... and I am beyond thrilled to once again consider myself a Concorde.

I have completed 3 degrees at Memorial University including a Bachelor of Physical Education with an English Minor, a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Education.

I did my first teaching internship at GC in 2009 with Mr. Dyckson and I have been 13 years trying to get back home.

I spent my first 2 years teaching on the South Coast of Newfoundland at Conrad Fitzgerald Academy.

From there I travelled to Grand-Falls Windsor and spent 3 glorious years at Exploits Valley Intermediate.

Most recently I taught 7 years at Glovertown Academy and I enjoyed every minute of it.

I am an avid sports fan and I stay very active. If I'm not in my office or teaching then you can find me in the fitness room at GC. I still enjoy playing ice hockey and softball and you can spot me running around Gander with my mixed breed dog, Roxy. I am a husband and the father of two beautiful girls who keep me busy everyday.

My philosophy in the gym is rather simple... I am not creating superstar athletes. I am trying to foster a lifelong learning and appreciation for physical fitness that can benefit, both the mind and body.

GO CONCORDES!

Below are the courses I currently teach with a Course Descriptor attached.