Matt Ryniker
Faculty - Humanities
Education
BA in Mathematics from University of Texas at Austin
Masters in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary
Evaluations
Experience
High School teacher for Lanier High School in AISD - 3 years
Lead Youth Pastor for Hope Chapel -12 years
Sr. Pastor of Hope Chapel - since 2021
Teaching in various homeschool co-ops, including ODA - since 2022
“From what she tells us, the class is excellent. I wish I could have taken this class.”-Parent
“My daughter loves Mr. Ryniker's classes! She has told me the conversations are interesting and his way of teaching is understandable and fun. Thank you Mr. Ryniker!”-Parent
“ODA was a wonderful place for our daughter to keep focused and connected. Mr. Ryniker’s class in particular was really spectacular.”-Parent
“I have learned much more about writing essays, which will benefit me in higher levels of education.”-Student
“[I learned] the proper way to write an essay in MLA; how to read a book and tell the author’s world view, and what he is trying to get across.”-Student
“I learned stuff I would’ve never thought of! It was nice to have a taste of views of the world from other people.”
-Student
“I grew more confident in my writing, learning new ways to look at literature. I have a better and stronger base for my faith.”-Student
“I liked how Mr. Ryniker taught in a way that was fun and easy to understand.”-Student
