M. Ryan DeJean is an educator, sociolinguist, and creative curator from Lafayette, Louisiana.

My teaching and research examine how language, culture, and identity shape human connection, while my creative work bridges analog sound, film, and community practice. I am a Lecturer and M.A. candidate (M2) in English (Sociolinguistics & TESOL) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where I also serve as a Senior Tutor and contribute to the First-Year Writing Curriculum Committee. I conduct ethnographic research on Cajun English and local language attitudes, and examine the intersection of sociolinguistics and pedagogy.

This portfolio brings together my work across teaching, research, and creative direction. It reflects my commitment to inclusive pedagogy, intercultural communication, and the analog arts as vehicles for connection, belonging, and learning.