Hi, my name is Ryan Olson, and I have been an Upward Bound Advisor for one year.  I work with students at Blaine and Coon Rapids High School.   I grew up in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and still live there.  I graduated from Centennial High School in 1998.  I participated in varsity football and basketball and took part in the Peer Leadership program.  After graduation, I started at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.  I graduated from St. Cloud State University in 2003 with a degree in Elementary Education.  Before working for Anoka-Ramsey, I worked as a lifeguard, swimming teacher, and pool manager at the Shoreview Community Center.  In my free time, I love to watch the Vikings, Timberwolves and St Cloud State Hockey.  I had a great experience last school year and look forward to the up and coming school year.