Following his tenure at Derryfield, Ryan Stevenson attended Emory University—an apt suggestion from former Derryfield librarian Betty Jipson—where he pursued a double major in international studies and Latin. Stevenson felt well prepared as many of the published works he studied were concepts Derryfield has taught him. Similarly, he was able to double major in Latin because he had completed many of the course requirements needed while at Derryfield. After graduating from Emory, Stevenson began teaching Latin at The Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. Realizing the structure of the program was similar to his Derryfield experience, he introduced some of the same books to his students. He also implemented teaching techniques patterned after Gill Roberts and Chris McNeil. In addition to teaching, Stevenson helped with college counseling and found this part of his position to be rewarding. Specifically, he felt a passion for helping students find colleges that suited their needs and personalities—that would propel them to their next chapter beyond school.
After two years at The Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, he moved to Washington D.C. where he presently works in the field of international relations. Stevenson is also a Latin translator, and recently translated a Reformation-era sermon called Address at Regensburg, by Johann Eck, for an anthology. He has a deep appreciation for this Classical language and is grateful it has been a constant thread in his life.
“Derryfield gave me the skills to articulate what is on my mind and has provided me the tools to think critically and intellectually. Derryfield grows us to be lifelong learners with a passion to explore our own interests.”