Ryan Chase

Principal

Sarasota High School

FASA Institutional Member

Member Since: 2025

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Professional Bio

Ryan Chase is a first-generation college graduate and a Double Gator earning his B.A. in History in 2006 and his M.Ed. in Social Studies Education in 2007 at the University of Florida. After leaving UF, Ryan taught history in Manatee County, FL. Ryan earned Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 2012 and has served as a school administrator ever since; most recently being named the Principal at Sarasota High School in September 2023.
Throughout his 18-year career in education, Ryan has focused on building systems and cultures that have resulted in improving five schools’ achievement scores, including three schools that improved to be ‘A’ rated schools. In his first year as Principal at Sarasota High School in the 2023-24 school year, Ryan oversaw growth in 7 out of 10 school-grade categories, including a seven percent (6%) increase in graduation rate to the highest in the 110-year history of the school (93%). These accomplishments led to Ryan being named the 2025 Sarasota County Principal of the Year. In 2021, Ryan was recognized as a 40 Gators Under 40 by the University of Florida for his accomplishments in the field of education.
Ryan contributes to his community and is currently in his fifth year on the Board of Directors for the Sarasota County Gator Club® having led the club to Most Improved Gator Club® in 2021, Most Outstanding Gator Club® in 2022 and 2023, and was recognized as UF Alumni Association’s National Leader of the Year in 2022 as President from 2020-2024.
Ryan and his two children live in Sarasota, Florida. Ryan’s advocacy in our community for Autism acceptance is also a very big part of his life as his works to build a more inclusive world for children and adults like his son Carter, who has Autism and is non-verbal.

School/District or Company

Parent: Sarasota High School

1000 S. School Avenue Sarasota, FL 34237

941.955.0181

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Education

University of Florida 2006

B.A. in History

University of Florida 2007

M.Ed. in Social Studies Education

Nova Southeastern University 2012

Ed.S. in Educational Leadership

Awards

2021 40 Gators Under 40

2021 UF Alumni Most Improved Gator Club

2021 & 2023 UF Alumni Regional Directors Award: Region 2

2022 UF Alumni National Leader of the Year

2022 & 2023 UF Alumni Most Outstanding Gator Club

2025 Sarasota County Principal of the Year

Volunteer Work

2020-Present: Sarasota County Gator Club (President, Treasurer, and VP Communications)

School District

Sarasota