Urban Community School
Ryan Hurley is an experienced education professional currently serving as a Humanities Teacher at Urban Community School since August 2020. Previously, Ryan held multiple leadership roles, including Principal and Co-Principal for Academics at Saint Martin de Porres High School from August 2015 to August 2020, and Principal at Warren Early College High School from August 2013 to July 2015. Ryan's career also includes a position as Transformation Facilitator at Northside Elementary School in 2012-2013 and various roles at Warren County Schools, including Principal Intern and Educator from 2006 to 2012. Ryan's foundational experience began with Teach for America from 2006 to 2008. Ryan holds a Master's degree in School Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Bible, and Theology from Malone University.
Urban Community School
Urban Community School (UCS) strives to break social and economic barriers to success for Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters’ tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of our students. UCS currently serves nearly 700 students from six weeks to 14 years old (8th grade). Our campus has grown with the addition of various partners. We are able to provide our students and families with wraparound services, serving the whole child. The UCS student body is representative of the eight neighborhoods we serve. Our students are 28% Hispanic, 27% White, 25% Multiracial, 19% Black or African American, and 1% Asian. The majority of children attending UCS are economically disadvantaged and approximately 75% qualify for the National School Lunch Program.