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TCS Welcomes Ryan Catterton
Read the second in our New Faculty Profiles series on TCS musical director Ryan Catterton.
Following the retirement of Rick Osborne after 31 years at The Country School, we welcome Ryan Catterton as our new musical director. Ryan is known in Easton for his musical accomplishments and experience teaching people of all ages. Ryan has taught at Talbot County Public Schools, Chesapeake Christian School, and Chesapeake Children’s Theatre (which will close at the end of this summer).
A Midwesterner, Ryan attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, where he earned his Bachelors in Music Education, and later taught at the local public schools. He moved to Easton in 2005 for a teaching opportunity with TCPS and has lived here ever since. But: “I am originally from Appleton, Wisconsin, and am a homegrown Green Bay Packers fan,” says Ryan.
Ryan performs regularly with several music ensembles in venues such as the Tidewater Inn during Waterfowl Festival to the Avalon Theatre. He is a percussionist and guitar player, but he teaches most instruments and plans to roll out an instrument program at school this coming year. Ryan and his wife, Lauren, love to cook, are always looking for new recipes, and are kept busy by their 3-year-old son, Gabriel.
“My educational philosophy is that music is a language with no restrictions,” Ryan says. “I think musical understanding, appreciation, and ability are inherent in all people, regardless of age or ability. It has been my pleasure and privilege as an educator to see so many young people flourish and develop over time as young musicians. I look forward to experiencing this at The Country School.”
Recent News
List of 5 news stories.
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Kindergarten Students Serving Others!
Kindergarteners have been participating in a 3 part HOHO (Helping Others; Helping Ourselves) project lead by Ferris and Laura Butler. Students packed boxes to be shipped to veterans and their families. The boxeswere filled with child friendly, donated items. Also in the boxes were handwritten letters from the students along with a handmade American flag craft. The Butlers carefully orchestrated this project, and we are very grateful for their time and efforts. -
Spring Athletic Award Winners
Congratulations to all our spring athletics award winners and to all our Cougar athletes who participated in sports and clubs! This spring, TCS offered Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse, Pickleball Club, Running Club, and Volleyball Club. Providing so many athletic opportunities took a village—thank you to our amazing coaches, volunteers, and parent drivers for making it all possible! And thank you to our students for setting an example of dedication and sportsmanship!Read More -
Summer Trips for Upper School Students in 2025
It is with great excitement that The Country School announces the addition of 2025 summer trips for our Upper School students!Read More -
The Country School Celebrates 90 Years and Installs Jay Parker
Read MoreThe Country School is proud to be celebrating its 90th school year. This milestone year also marks the beginning of a new chapter with the appointment of Jay Parker as the 7th Head of School. -
Conversation & Homecoming - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Read MoreThe Country School, Talbot County Free Library, and the Avalon Foundation, sponsors, join with fourteen other community organizations to present Conversation & Homecoming with Carole Boston Weatherford and her son, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, a program free and open to all.
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