Richard Hyde left law school to pursue a career in teaching and has remained dedicated to transforming the middle school experience. Hyde has worked in CFB for 14 years. He has been guiding his students into a mindset of college ready, career ready, and future ready young adults through AVID (Achievement Via Individual Determination).
For the Love of Students
Since becoming the AVID coordinator at Polk Middle School in 2006, Hyde has been the catalyst in changing the trajectory of thousands of students. Through his commitment to creating a powerful culture built on relationships, goal-setting, and future readiness, Polk Middle School is now an AVID National Demonstration School.
Polk Principal Kelly O’Sullivan stated, “This only fueled his fire to reach an even higher level for students.”
Mr. Hyde says that his students are “my kids.” He stated that teachers are not recreating students in their own image, “but allowing their true selves to emerge. Our students are the leaders of tomorrow, and tomorrow is always just a day away.”
Teacher of the Year
On Thursday, May 9 at a special celebration, Mr. Hyde was named Secondary Teacher of the Year for CFBISD. Hyde was among 3 finalists. Other finalists were Maria Gutiérrez, biology teacher at Creekview High School, and Temple Creamer-Gonzalez, Language Arts teacher at Perry Middle School. Hyde is now eligible to compete for Teacher of the Year at the regional level.
Good luck to Mr. Hyde. All of CFBISD will be rooting for you.