FTG 0025 - From the Racetrack to the Honors Track with Catholic Tech Leader Ryan Morris '19

Overview:

This episode features a conversation with Ryan Morris, Class of 2019, who serves as both the Director of Media and Youth at Saint Peter Parish and as a technology teacher at Pope John Paul 2 RCES in the Archdioceses of Philadelphia. Our conversation touches on a lot of topics, from life as a racecar driver, being a Scholar at a commonwealth campus, the post-graduate fellowship process, and faith & service-based careers. You can read Ryan’s full bio and get a more detailed breakdown of the topics in the show notes below.

Guest Bio:

Ryan Morris is the Director of Media & Youth at Saint Peter Parish and a technology teacher in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at Pope John Paul 2 RCES. Prior to working in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, he earned a BS in Business with Honors from Penn State Berks in 2019 and an MS in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing, China as a Schwarzman Scholar in 2020. On the side, he enjoys working on startups and is also helping to start an orphanage in Isoka, Zambia. Ryan has a strong calling to serve others in his local community and abroad. Please feel free to connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-morris96/

Episode Specifics:

· Going to college after a full go at another endeavor, and what it’s like driving a race car

· The benefits of fully attending a Commonwealth Campus as a Schreyer Scholar

· Approaching being a student like it’s a career and being open to new opportunities

· Making the most of building a global perspective as a Scholar

· Taking theory to practice with your thesis research and findings

· Utilizing Penn State’s economic development and start-up support ecosystem resources

· Pursuing post-graduate fellowships and tips on successfully approaching the process

· Getting into teaching without an education degree and pursing a faith or service-based career

· Putting your values into action in your life outside of work as an alum

· The importance of planning and creating alternate plans as you progress through life

· The value of finding authentic mentors

· Helpful thoughts on the thesis process

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Schreyer Honors College Links:

• Website

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• Upcoming Events

• Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment!

• Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer

• Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars

• Join the Penn State Alumni Association

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Credits & Notes:

This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer).

The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer.

The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License.

The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via Pixabay and used under Creative Commons License.