Ryan Siegle

Ryan Siegle

Ryan Siegle, EdD, serves as the principal of Cohasset Elementary in Minnesota. He was formerly a classroom teacher for Independent School District 318 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. He is passionate about transforming school and classroom cultures and believes in the need for supporting both the whole child and the whole teacher. His focus areas include leadership factors influencing the retention of teachers, servant leadership, trust, school culture, and school climate.

Dr. Siegle has been highly involved in teacher retention and mentorship at the school, district, and state levels. He has experience working with both teachers and educational leaders on the topics of teacher retention, support, and building teacher self-efficacy. Dr. Siegle has provided formal presentations and training for school districts and professional organizations examining the impact of teacher turnover and how leaders can address this issue within their schools. He has also helped influence state-level policy decisions, focusing specifically on best practice for teaching induction and mentoring.

Dr. Siegle earned a doctorate in education administration from Bethel University, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from St. Catherine University, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Concordia College.