Brad Ryden
Brad Ryden
School President
BA, Psychology, The University of Texas at Dallas
MA,
Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
MA, Counseling, Denver Seminary
My wife, Becky, and I have been married for thirty-nine years, and we have four children: Alex, Ethan, Audrey, and Eliot. All are blessed to be graduates of Christian classical schools including Eliot, a graduate of TGS (class of ’23).
Early on, I felt called to serve in some form of full-time ministry, so I pursued an MA in Biblical Studies as a foundation for ministerial work. I then pursued study and training as a counselor and earned an MA in Counseling. Upon completion of my formal education, I knew I wanted to work with children and families. I took a job as a fifth grade teacher believing it would be temporary and allow me to establish a counseling practice. One year of teaching led to two, and then I was asked to take on administrative duties; I became the headmaster of grammar school at The Covenant School in Dallas. After a few years, I was asked to be the head of school. I took the same role when we moved from Dallas to Boerne, Texas, in 2006. Next came my call to The Geneva School here in Central Florida where I started in 2020.
Looking back, I can clearly see how God was preparing me for my work in education; I can also see how he guided me to this school, in this city, at this time. I am grateful and full of wonder at what God is doing at our school and through our students, faculty and staff. A Christian classical education sets Geneva students apart and provides them with an educational experience that not only informs but also shapes them for the rest of their lives.
I consider myself blessed to be able to serve our school community and to work alongside Russ and the rest of our staff to fulfill our mission: “Inspiring students to love beauty, think deeply, and pursue Christ’s calling.”
