Welcome, Ryan Baglow!
We’re so excited to welcome the new Athletic Director of Lutheran Westland, Ryan Baglow!
Mr. Baglow is joining us after serving at Lutheran High School Indianapolis in Indiana as a math and science teacher as well as a coach in several sports. He began at Lutheran Indy in the fall of 2013 as his first call upon graduation from Concordia Wisconsin with majors in secondary education, science, and a minor in mathematics. Mr. Baglow completed his Master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Ohio University in the fall of 2018.
Ryan’s wife Britney is is a Concordia grad as well, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She has worked in the Franciscan Alliance hospital system in Indiana in post-surgical, the ER, infection prevention, and on the EPIC teaching team. She currently works for Beaumont in Quality.
The Baglow family includes children Olive (4) and newborn Leo as of September 13th of this year.
Please also take a moment or two and get to know him through our Staff Spotlight 20 Questions below!
Staff Spotlight: Ryan Baglow
20 Questions
What’s your title at Lutheran Westland?
Athletic Director & Teacher
Where are you from?
Born & raised in Walled Lake, MI, but moved here from Lutheran HS Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN.
When did you know that you wanted to be in the Lutheran high school environment and what led you to pursue that path?
When I think back to my education at the elementary and high school levels, which were all in Lutheran schools, there is a community that is comforting, uplifting, as well as passionate for learning and the love of Christ. A specific moment in high school where I strongly considered becoming a teacher would be the interactions my senior year not only with my classmates, but my interactions with all grade levels. It became a passion to help others be the best versions of themselves, especially in a Lutheran high school environment.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
My favorite bible verse changes with whatever my upcoming chapel messages or next speech is… Currently, as I am learning many different tasks for my position, I come back to Ecclesiastes 3, “For everything there is a season…”
What are three words to best describe you?
Competitive, Family, Passionate
What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
During those high school summer years, I worked for Bos Tent Rental company. It was largely manual labor, but it was interesting to set up the tents, tables, and chairs for anything as simple as a graduation party with family to setting up the Concours d’Elegance and watching half million dollar cars drive in or a concept car that will never go through production. Good times.
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
Some say I had a pretty mean curve ball back in the day. Others would say I’m making that up. Otherwise, I will remain a man of mystery on this one. (I can’t think of one).
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
Big fan of Marvel, the DC movies, and X-Men. I wouldn’t mind having Captain America’s boosted metabolism for life.
What’s your favorite food?
Seafood – most of my dad’s family lives out east. I definitely enjoy those foods.
What’s your least favorite food?
Bananas. It’s a texture thing. They mush.
What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled and why?
My family enjoys travelling to Florida and frequenting beaches, but the best beach experiences were in Maui, Hawaii at a red sand and black sand beach. It was incredible.
Where would you like to travel next and why?
Florida for the beach.
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
Knock on wood, I don’t think I’ve ever broken a bone.
What’s one hobby you’d like to get into?
Boating or fishing. I hear there are lakes in Michigan.
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
Baseball. The Tigers.
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I can do both, but during the school year, an early bird. Get up and get work done.
Are you a dog person or a cat person (neither or both)?
Dog. Never had one, but maybe soon.
What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?
This move is memorable. Packed up, sold a house, moved, started a job all within the last month. My wife and I really wanted to check off all the boxes this year.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
7th Grade Teacher – Amy Weston – When you enter the gates of heaven, how will you respond to God’s call? Do you believe?” It’s humbling to think about that on a daily basis.
Is there any advice you’d offer to current and future Lutheran Westland students?
Continue to seek God always, and He will set your path’s straight.
Welcome to Lutheran Westland, Mr. Baglow!