Hello!

My name is Ryan Colburn, and I am the proud principal of Leawood Middle School. Go Eagles! By the way of introduction, I have twenty-six years of experience in education, beginning as a mathematics teacher and coach, assistant principal, and now, most recently, principal.  I am a proud third generation Jayhawk with a Bachelor's degree in mathematics education from KU and two Masters' degrees from Baker University, one in school leadership and one in education.  My wife and I have been married for 25 years, and we have two awesome kids.  My daughter is studying pharmacy at KU, and my son is entering his freshman year also at KU studying finance.  In my spare time, I like running, spending time with my family, watching many different sporting events, and traveling when time permits.

I really enjoy working with middle school students.  This is such an important time in the lives of kids and in their development, and I look forward to the opportunity to help guide students through this amazing time in their lives.  I intend to be out in the halls and in the classrooms getting to know our students individually as much as possible and to see the incredible learning taking place throughout the building.  As the school year begins, I look forward to meeting all of our Eagle students and their families.