Mr. Chad Richard is a very well-known teacher here at Triton. He teaches Crimes against Humanity, AP United States History (APUSH), and United States History. A reporter from the Triton Voice wanted to take a closer look at Richard, as he is very inspirational and last spring won the Triton “Teacher of the Year” award.

“Mr. Richard is an incredible example of what a teacher is supposed to be,” said senior Parker Harriott. Harriot stated that Richard’s teaching style will have a huge impact on how Harriot teaches if he becomes a teacher, which is one of his career goals. “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 said. “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. (European History).”

But where did it all start? In Richard’s junior year of high school, Richard 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’.”