Rate My Professor Shannon Ryals

Shannon Ryals serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Education department at Webber International University on the Florida campus. Holding an M.Ed., he leads the Education programs, including the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Education, Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, and Master of Arts in Education. As Program Director, Professor Ryals oversees academic operations for these programs and acts as the primary contact for adjunct faculty applications in Elementary Education, where candidates submit unofficial transcripts, curriculum vitae, cover letters, and professional references to him. His administrative phone extension is 863-638-2879, and he is designated in the university's state authorization and professional licensure disclosures for Education programs.

In addition to his faculty role, Shannon Ryals holds the position of Associate Dean at Webber International University. In this capacity, he commented on the program's achievement of a 7-year ACOTE accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, noting it as Florida's first accredited BSOTA program and one of only six nationwide with a Health Services Administration minor. During the 2025 commencement ceremonies, Professor Shannon Ryals participated as program chair, presenting graduates from the BA Elementary Education, BA Middle Grades Education, BA Special Education, and MA Education programs. His contributions support the university's mission in teacher preparation and professional education training.