Ryan Kochevar
About Ryan Kochevar
Ryan Kochevar is a Teaching and Learning Specialist currently working at WeVideo and serving as a Special Consultant at Sonoma State University. With over a decade of experience in K-12 education, he focuses on integrating digital media and maker-centered learning into educational practices.
Work at WeVideo
Ryan Kochevar serves as a Teaching and Learning Specialist at WeVideo since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating video creation and editing into K-12 learning environments. His work aims to enhance digital literacies among students, providing them with essential skills for the digital age. Kochevar also creates instructional resources and designs teacher training workshops to support educators in utilizing video tools effectively.
Current Role at Sonoma State University
Since 2020, Ryan Kochevar has worked as a Special Consultant at Sonoma State University. In this position, he helps coordinate the relaunch of the Maker Educator Certificate program. His expertise in educational technologies and maker-centered learning informs his contributions to the program, which aims to empower educators and enhance learning experiences for students.
Previous Experience in Education
Ryan Kochevar has over a decade of experience in K-12 education. He held various roles at EDMO, including Educational Programs Coordinator, Curriculum Director, and Camp Director from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as a 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher at Albany Unified School District from 2013 to 2015. His diverse experiences have shaped his approach to teaching and learning.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kochevar holds a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed from 2002 to 2007. He also earned a Master of Arts in Education from Sonoma State University, focusing on Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning with an emphasis on educational technologies. His academic background supports his advocacy for integrating digital media into educational practices.
Research and Advocacy
Ryan Kochevar completed a thesis that explored the relationship between identity and agency in a STEM-rich environment that integrated art and technology. He believes in the power of maker-centered learning to foster identity, agency, and empowerment in youth. Kochevar advocates for the integration of digital media into teaching paradigms, connecting students' digital literacies with various subject matter disciplines.