Ryan Schude - Faculty and Staff Directory

Ojai Valley School is located on two campuses in Ojai, CA.

  • The Lower Campus (grades PK-8) is located at 723 El Paseo Road.
  • The Upper Campus (grades 9-12) is located at 10820 Reeves Road.
  • Please call (805) 646-1423 for information or access the staff directory below.
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Ryan Schude

Photography I, Photography II, AP Photography, Video Production, Yearbook

Biography

Mr. Schude joined the high school faculty in August 2024 and has since added a range of visual arts courses to his schedule. In 2026-27, he will be teaching Photography I, Photography II, AP Photography, Video Production and Yearbook. Mr. Schude brings more than two decades of experience as a professional photographer, having worked in the fields of advertising, editorial and fine art with prestigious clients that include Apple, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Smithsonian and SFMOMA. Mr. Schude has lectured at various art colleges and enjoys teaching and inspiring a young generation of photographers at OVS. He holds a BS in Business Administration from St. Mary’s College and studied photography at the San Francisco Art Institute.