Reginald D Ryder

About the Author

Reginald Ryder is a career higher education professional, adjunct faculty member and entrepreneur. The youngest of five and a twin, was raised in a USAF military family. His travels included stays in South Dakota, Georgia, Oregon, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia.

As a first-generation student, he attended Ball State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. After graduation, Reginald worked in the Admissions Offices at his Alma mater and Butler University. He moved East as Director of Multicultural Affairs at Allegheny College. Reginald received his Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration from James Madison University. Following graduate school, he worked at Cornell University in the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning as Director of Multicultural Student Services.

Reginald took a fork in the road and spent several years in K-12 settings as a Community Advocate, Assistant Dean and Director of Guidance. The last 7 years have been in the education technology industry at 2U, serving as a MAT Placement Specialist initially and now an Ed.D. Student Success Specialist in partnership with The Rossier School of Education at The University of Southern California. In 2018, he became an Adjunct Faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College teaching a College Student Success course.

Thriving Life Coaching (TLC) is an academic readiness business designed to coach individuals and consult with college preparatory organizations preparing students for college transitions they will encounter.

Passing the Baton, a Guide and Memoir of College Success is an opportunity to learn of Reginald’s tireless work as a mentor, coach and leader in guiding students from the admissions process to successful graduation. His work encompasses strategies for young learners up to doctorate level students. Reginald has effectively woven his candid story that took him from mediocrity in high school to influential positions, advanced degrees, and teaching students now how to master the transition to college life successfully. This pragmatic and insightful guide is from a rarely exposed point of view, that of a student and seasoned retention specialist. It will help you achieve your greatness by applying what you learn from his strategies, so that you just don’t survive the experience but academically thrive preparing for your career and adulthood. It is available in paperback and Kindle.

Reginald is a father of two kids, Kristina and Reginald II. He is married to Kim Amaker Ryder. His family lives in the Greater Washington DC Metro area in Virginia.

Thriving Life Coaching – “Every student needs a little TLC.”

Reginald Ryder is available to consult/speak with students or organizations contact via:

Website: https://reginaldryder.wixsite.com/thrive

Email: rryder4tlc@gmail.com

Instagram: @rryder4tlc

Twitter: @ReginaldRyder

Facebook: RRyder4TLC

Linkedin: Reginald Ryder, M.Ed.

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