Opening Assembly & Commencement Speakers
Meet Ryan
I was born and raised in Dallas, TX... enough said. Danica and I have THREE amazing sons: Will (8), Eli (4), and Jad (2). My best days will likely include wrestling with the boys, eating Chicago style pizza (or any pizza) and seeing what deals American Pickers can find next. An interesting fact about myself is that I have traveled to 25 countries and once lived in a thatched roof mud hut for 3 weeks... on purpose.
10 Truths and a lie
Here are 10 facts about Ryan that you many not know...and one lie. Want to know which one isn't true? Email Ryan to find out.
1. I'm a pro at wrapping gifts.
2. I play guitar... horribly.
3. I never learned to play the banjo.
4. I played college baseball...
5. I have been to 24 countries... strangest country - Estonia.
6. I don't go by my first name.
7. I am a state champion vocalist.
8. I do not know the first thing about Tweeting, but I do it anyway.
9. I am related to King Robert the Bruce of Scotland.
10. I have bungee-jumped over Victoria Falls.
11. I have never made a hole in one.
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California
Five-Time NBA Champion, Entrepreneur
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FL
New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Modern Day Will Rogers
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy Andrews is an internationally known speaker and author. Among his New York Times bestsellers are the classic novels, The Traveler's Gift and The... View More
CA
Best-Selling Author; Expert on Outstanding Leadership and Management Practices
Marcus Buckingham has dedicated his career to addressing this complex issue. Using his nearly two decades of experience as a Senior Researcher at Gallup Organization, he has challenged entrenched preconceptions about achievement to get to the core of what drives success.... View More
Former First Lady of Somaliland & Women’s Rights Advocate
Edna Adan Ismail is one of the most influential women in Africa today. She is a talismanic figure whose life and work are an inspiration to people all around the world. Her long career in public service, which has seen her making lasting contributions in the fields of... View More
DC
America's Foremost Advocate for the Nation's Military, and host of “War Stories”
Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, a #1 best-selling author, the founder of a small business, an inventor with three U.S. patents, a syndicated columnist, and the host of "War Stories" on Fox News Channel. North was born in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from... View More
DC
Host of Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle"
Laura Ingraham is the host of Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle" and is the most-listened-to woman in America on political talk radio. The Laura Ingraham Show is ranked in radio's Top 10 and is heard coast-to-coast in 225 markets. Laura is the Editor-in-Chief and... View More
Florida
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist and Humorist
Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was a lot easier than working. For many years he wrote a newspaper column that appeared in more than 500 newspapers and generated thousands of letters from readers who thought he... View More
CT
CNN Education Contributer, Founder of trendsetting Magnet School and advocate for Public School Reform
Dr. Steve Perry's heart pumps passion and produces positive change. Featured in CNN's Black in America series, Dr. Perry is the most talked about innovative educator on the scene today. Perry is the founder and principal of what U.S. News and World Report has cited as one... View More
CA