Principal
Ryan Bandy
Dade Elementary School
306 Wolverine Drive
Trenton, Georgia 30752
Phone: 706.657.8253 / 706.657.6165
Fax: 706.657.5232
Email: ryanbandy@dadecs.org
Education:
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Doctorate in Learning and Leadership
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Master of Education in Secondary Social Studies
- University of the South (Sewanee), Bachelor Degree in History
Experience:
- 2025-2026: Assistant Principal, LaFayette Middle School
- 2021-2025: Assistant Principal, Ridgeland High School
- 2008-2025: Honors Academy Director, Ridgeland High School
- 2003-2023: Social Studies Teacher, Ridgeland High School
- 2007: Teacher of the Year
- 2016: Best Teacher: Chattanooga Area - Times Free Press
- 2008, 2010, 2018, and 2026: Walker County STAR Teacher
- 2005-2014 Varsity Girls Soccer - Assistant Coach
Family:
- My wife Laura and I love to travel together and have been all over the world. We love exploring new places and cultures.
- I enjoy live music, good food, and baseball. Go Cubs and Go Wolverines!