Ryan Howe is originally from the Midwest (Wisconsin and Michigan).  He began teaching in Wrangell in 2009.  Mr. Howe and his wife have four children and a puppy named Jasper (after their all-time favorite national park).

Prior to coming to Wrangell, Mr. Howe taught English as a Foreign Language for 2 years in Ukraine, was a long-term sub in his hometown of Ishpeming, Michigan in a Social Studies class, and taught Special Education in Fort Yukon, AK for one year before moving to Wrangell.  He is proud to be a teacher and even prouder to be a Special Education Teacher.  

In addition to teaching special education, Mr. Howe currently serves as the district's Special Education Coordinator for grades PreK to 12.  He is the Special Education Case Manager for students from Preschool through Fifth Grade.