by Willow Murnahan
Triton Voice Staff Writer
Mr. Chad Richard is well-known here at Triton and teaches Crimes against Humanity, Advanced Placement United States History (APUSH), and college-prep United States History.
A reporter from the Triton Voice wanted to take a closer look at Richard, who won Teacher of the Year for Triton last June and whose students say he is inspirational.
“Mr. Richard is an incredible example of what a teacher is supposed to be,” said senior Parker Harriott. Harriott stated that Richard’s teaching style will have a huge impact on how Harriott teaches if he becomes a teacher. “And as someone who wants to be a history teacher myself,” said Harriott, “I know his teaching will influence my teaching in the future.”
Richard is very good at making bonds with his students. “He seems to genuinely care about his students,” said Harriott, “and makes an active effort to make connections with his students.”
Senior Oskar Fyrberg has had Richard’s classes twice in his high school career.
“When I look back at my high school career,” said Fyrberg, “my favorite classes were by far Mr. Richard’s classes.”
Richard not only inspires future teachers, but he also inspires students to push themselves.
“Mr. Richard inspired and pushed me to go into AP History courses,” said Fyrberg, “and is the main reason I am in AP Euro (Advance Placement European History).”
But where did it all start? In Richard’s junior year in high school, he had a history teacher who inspired him. Richard had always enjoyed history in the first place.
“I really liked history,” said Richard. “I always did.”
He is now in his 22nd year of teaching, and he enjoys every moment.
“Moments where a student just… gets it,” Richard said when asked what his favorite thing about teaching is. “You see it in their face, the moment where they go ‘Ah’.”
About the author: Willow Murnahan is a senior at Triton High School. She enjoys making artwork and is looking forward to her future career as a hairstylist. Her favorite classes at Triton are Metalsmithing, Crimes Against Humanity (a history class), and Journalism.
