My name is Ryan Colburn, and I am excited to be the Acting Principal here at Leawood Middle School.  This is my 25th year in education, where I have taught and coached in many different schools during that time.  My wife and I have been married for 24 years and have two awesome kids.  My daughter is in college studying Pharmacy and my son is in high school where he plays basketball and lacrosse.  I am a proud third generation Jayhawk where I received my bachelor's degree in mathematics education.  I hold two master's degrees from Baker University as well in school leadership and education.

I love working in middle schools.  This is such a great time in the lives of kids and their development, and I appreciate the opportunity to help guide students through these amazing times in their lives.