People

My name is Ryan Mannion, and I am a rising sophomore student-athlete at Batten University, formerly Virginia Wesleyan University. I am a double major in Earth and Environmental Science and Biology, and a part of the Jane P. Batten Honors College. I am currently an intern with the Friends of the Rappahannock.

I have been in the EE field for over 27 years. I am currently the Education and Outreach Manager and I oversee our classroom and adult education programs, website, social media, and marketing efforts. 

I am a retired teacher and spend much of my time volunteering for Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards in Philadelphia County, PA. I have always been interested in environmental education and enjoy working outdoors with peers and student groups. 

I am a certified environmental educator with more than 25 years of experience in both informal and formal settings. 

Growing up on a working farm in the North Carolina mountains, I developed an early connection to nature through exploring the woods, learning about plants, and building lean-tos as a child. Those experiences inspired a lifelong passion for environmental education, ecology, conservation, and experiential learning. I am especially interested in helping others understand the deep and often overlooked connections between humans and the natural world — from plants and pollinators to forests, wetlands, soil, and ecosystems. Through curiosity, observation, and stewardship, I hope to encourage a greater appreciation for the living systems that support and connect us all.

I teach a variety of science courses at Williamsport Area High School. For the 2026-27 school year I'm assigned to teach chemistry, oceanography, and physics courses.