Author Archives: Ryan Kile

Ryan Kile has been involved in the annual California Teachers Summit, serving as a facilitator during the event, and an advisory committee member throughout the year. He has dedicated his entire career to teaching mathematics at the high school level since 2005. He received his B.A. in Mathematics and teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton, and a M.A. Ed., in Educational Administration at Concordia University. During his career, Ryan has advocated for student-centered learning and the integration of technology in the classroom. He believes that the classroom experience should be relevant, challenging, and fun for students. Aligning his teaching practice to meet the requirements of the Common Core State Standards, he is aware that students need the strategies and tools to compete in a 21st century global economy. To help meet those demands, Ryan has piloted new integrated mathematics courses and the use of Google Chromebooks in the classroom. He has led workshops that focus on how to use researched-based teaching strategies, and web applications, (e.g., Learning Management Systems, Google Applications, Khan Academy, Kahoot, Desmos, Class Dojo etc.), to increase student engagement and literacy for English Language Learners. Currently, Ryan serves as an Ambassador for Khan Academy and has developed a partnership between Khan Academy and his school district that supports teachers as they develop best practices in the use of online personalized learning. He also serves as a mentor coach for his district’s Induction Program; supporting the professional development of early-career teachers. Additionally, Ryan is a master teacher fellow of the CSUF "Advancing Teachers of Mathematics to Advance Learning for All" (ATMALA) project, that will serve the national interest in strengthening mathematics teaching and learning for underserved students and communities in urban areas in and near Orange County and southern California. Outside of the classroom, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, playing hockey, mountain biking, and teaching his dog new tricks. Follow Ryan on twitter @mrkileteach

Your Summer PD Plans

June 24, 2019

Over the past four years together, we’ve built a thriving community of educators who are committed to supporting each other. As Dr. Jill Biden said in her powerful keynote address, “We don’t do this because it is easy. We do it because we love it.” We do it to support the success of every student in […]

June Book Club Starts Today! We’re Reading “Educated by Design”

June 3, 2019

We’re thrilled to share that today marks the start of our second month-long #BetterTogetherCA Book Club! Back in March, California teacher Angela Barnett led our first slow chat on the book “Kids Deserve It.” In case you missed it, check out the recap from our March Book Club here and the recap from our Twitter Chat with the book’s co-author Adam Welcome […]

#BetterTogetherCA Book Club Recap – March 2019 – “Kids Deserve It”

April 8, 2019

@TechieClassical Christyn, Winchester, 3rd grade #BetterTogetherCA @MrsBarnett_Tchr I’m Angela a 3rd grade T from SoCal and am beyond grateful to be a part of the first #BetterTogetherCA Book Club! Super excited to read #KidsDeserveIt and hear what everyone has to share… @MsVillegas11 Crystal Chavez here, Virtual teacher with @CompassCs I teach k-5th grade ELA . […]

#BetterTogetherCA Book Club Begins Today!

March 4, 2019

Knowing that teachers truly are better together, our goal is to provide new offerings to connect and inspire California’s teachers. That’s why we’re so excited to launch our first ever #BetterTogetherCA book club today! California teacher Angela Barnett sparked the idea at one of our recent Twitter chats, and we also solicited feedback from our incredible network of teachers to help turn […]

Empowering Educators of Color

February 20, 2019

Through our Better Together Network, we host activities that continue to connect, inspire, and elevate teachers. This past academic year, through a Better Together grant in partnership with the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU), Santa Clara University hosted an “Empowering Educators of Color” professional development opportunity. Below is a reflection on the […]

Create Boldly – Bryan Sanders

September 14, 2018

When veteran teacher, Bryan Sanders, stepped onto the stage to give his EdTalk at Loyola Marymount University, he thought he knew what to expect. Since 1997, Bryan has stood in front of classroom after classroom in Santa Monica and now Culver City, Calif., where he works to inspire his students and peers to “create boldly.” […]

Give students choice in the classroom

July 26, 2018

Choice. We all want the freedom and power to choose what and how we learn. Because we know ourselves better than anyone else. The Better Together: California Teachers Summit, a free statewide day of learning, embraces the notion of choice – for teachers and students alike. Nothing is pre-determined beforehand. You choose what topics you […]