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Ryan Benjamin

After writing his undergraduate thesis at Penn on the struggles and barriers that students at West Philadelphia High School faced in successfully completing high school and going on to college, Ryan decided he wanted to further pursue his passion of education. He joined DC Teaching Fellows in 2009 and moved to the nation's capital to teach Math (and be the department chair) at Anacostia High School for three years. He is currently the Director of Data and Assessment at Washington Latin Public Charter School in the District and is also fortunate enough to be Principal of Summer School, teach Geometry and Algebra II, coach the Quiz Bowl team, and play trumpet as part of the student/faculty Jazz Band.

At Penn, Ryan majored in Urban Studies and Spanish and served on the student government. He also received a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at American University in 2011. He tutors privately in many areas as well.