Power of Perception Coaching Dan Ryan

Dan was born and raised in a small Midwestern town surrounded by a large working class family. He had a happy childhood - being the youngest of five brothers.

Early on, he struggled in school and was challenged throughout his adult life with the  undiagnosed learning impairments of ADD and dyslexia. He spent his junior and senior years enrolled in the school vocational program working construction until midday then going to school for the afternoon and participating in sports after school.

After graduating from high school, Dan had a beautiful son and began his journey raising him as a single father while working in a factory for seven years. During this time he saved his money until having enough to go to college.

He graduated from a small community college, and he and his son moved across the state to attend Illinois State University and graduated with a double major - History and Social Science – and a teaching certificate. While at ISU, Dan became a father again, to Brittney, a wonderful daughter.

Moving back to his hometown, Dan taught 6th grade for five years before receiving a scholarship from the University of Illinois. After be granted a sabbatical from his district superintendent, he graduated from the U of I with a Masters of Education. Soon thereafter, Dan was blessed with Lexi, a fantastic granddaughter.

He returned to his home school district and became a certified media specialist. He oversaw the reopening and expansion of the high school library and ran it for five years.

After taking care of his mother in his home for an extended illness, he decided to change direction and become a building contractor. He did this for eight years. In the meantime, he met and married the love of his life, Jill, and gained a wonderful stepdaughter, Meghann!