Being the Best at Getting Better: Professional Development for Student Success - The Torch: Summer Series Ep.9

Ryan Mulvanny, honored as Riverside County Certificated Administrator of the Year, brings 16 years of education experience, with a focus on inclusive leadership and continuous improvement. As Director II of Professional Development and Learning in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Ryan prioritizes equity and diversity in education, fostering culturally responsive teaching practices and integrating technology for diverse student needs. His emphasis on high expectations and ongoing professional development has led to improved teaching practices and student outcomes. Colleagues praise Ryan’s transformative leadership, recognizing his commitment to every student’s success and his instrumental role in enhancing educational experiences districtwide. Join us now for this never-before-seen extended interview with Ryan Mulvanny — only on The Torch. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - Lake Elsinore Unified School District Mottos 03:19 - Strategizing in professional development 04:34 - Holding a professional development event for the district 05:27 - Where most PD fails is the lack of followup 05:56 - Using evidence-based instructional strategies 06:59 - Finding more time for your students 07:45 - Lessons we learned from COVID 08:55 - What Ryan is most proud of 10:08 - These kids are our future 11:00 - What it means to be the 2025 Riverside County Certificated Administrator of the Year 11:30 - Thank you for joining us Listen to The Torch on: Apple Podcasts: https://go.rcoe.us/TheTorch-OnApple Spotify: https://go.rcoe.us/TheTorch-OnSpotify The Torch: A Podcast by Riverside County Office of Education is a new show diving into different topics on education. From family engagement to new laws being put in that affects education, RCOE will talk with guests who are knowledgable in these topics. Subscribe to RCOE's The Torch channels on Spotify or Apple Podcast, our YouTube channel, and follow our social media for notifications of upcoming episodes every 3rd Tuesday of the month. #RCOEtheTorch Connect with RCOE Online! Visit RCOE.us: https://www.rcoe.us Find RCOE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiversideCOE Follow RCOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverside_coe/