What’s Mrs. Lathrop’s favorite thing about teaching? Connecting with her incredible students over dad jokes (she may even try to crack one herself!), her love of Thai food, and scary movies. When she’s not enjoying science type things on her own (nature adventures or paranormal activities, anyone?), she enjoys spending time with her kids, but she mostly enjoys the quiet of her fur family (2 dogs named Bear and Kali and 2 cats named Bruin and Rory)—Sorry, Natalie! She loves all the amazing things that science and technology bring to her life, but beware of virtual reality activities around Mrs. Lathrop…they make her sick.

My name is Mr. Ryan and I have been teaching middle school Mathematics for √256 years. I’ve enjoyed teaching in Old Town and Westbrook, Maine prior to coming to Marshwood Middle School.  My goal is for every student to make progress in their own math journey in my classroom and feel like a valuable part of the classroom every day.  I have been blessed with a wonderful family and enjoy spending time with them when I am not working with the students of MMS.  You may see me around town on a jog, at a game, or volunteering my time to coach a team.

I have taught both sixth and eighth grade at Marshwood Middle School, this is my 16th year teaching. I live in Kittery with my husband and we have a 24 year old daughter, Jillian, who lives in Washington, D.C.! Washington is one of my favorite places, no surprise since I love and teach history, so I am very excited to visit her anytime I can. Besides history in my leisure time I love anything that involves water...the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, floating in a lake, or boating and eventually getting a paddle board. I am looking forward to getting to know your passions or interests, hopes for the school year, and your dreams of things to come!.

Along with you, I am a proud new member of the 8 Purple team! I am excited to be working with many of my students from last year and to reconnect with students that I had during their 6th grade year. Outside of school, I enjoy being with my family, lifting weights, basketball, etc.. As many of you know, I became a dad in 2020 (sorry to the kids I had last year, I still talk about it a lot), which means most of my time is dedicated to my little man, Wilder. This summer has been a tough one; spending time at the beach, shooting hoops, and visiting friends and family. I look forward to getting to know you all better!

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