Mrs. Ryan received her bachelor’s degree in business and a post-degree certification in elementary education from Northern Arizona University.

She is a wife and a mom and she resides with 4 rescued pets:  2 cats and 2 dogs. Mary grew up in Downers Grove and has lived in the area for two years.

One her favorite non-teacher jobs was working as a park ranger at Grand Canyon NP and Sunset Crater NM.

Her family has multi-generational ties to St. Cletus.