Mr. Richardson: The Perpetual Student
Mr. Richardson’s Teacher Interview
November 12, 2015
For the past 32 years, Mr. Richardson has been a familiar face here at Coronado. Maybe you have seen him in the hallways, been in one of his classes, or played one of the many sports he has coached. Many will agree that the beloved biology/anatomy teacher has made a great impact on their education.
Ever since he could remember, Mr. Richardson dreamed of becoming a biologist. Near the end of his college education, he was given the choice to either do research or become an educator. As you may have guessed, he favored becoming an educator. He then came to work as a biology teacher at Coronado, and has stayed here ever since.
After choosing the field of education, Mr. Richardson quickly realized he made the right career choice. He never wanted to do something boring, and in teaching, new students with new interests are always coming in.
“The brain is ever changing, so you have to change with it. As a teacher, I get hundreds of students, and I learn new things from them all the time. I teach science, today’s worlds is not only filled with science, but science itself will always change. Learning things isn’t just about memorizing subjects in school, to learn you have to like it and it should interest you. Learning should be fun that is why I chose to be an educator. I love to learn and I like to be a part of others learning experience”
The most important advice that he has for students is to never stop learning. He himself claims to still be a student to this day.
“Never stop being a student. Somebody can always teach you something. I teach the same thing constantly every day, every year, and yet there are always variations. There is a saying ‘is your glass half empty, or half full’ and I understand the phrase is taking about being positive. Though in another sense your cup should always be half full with knowledge. Your cup should never be overflowing, because when your cup is overflowing, they have a name for you. That name is deceased.”
Mr. Richardson is a favorite around Coronado, and the school benefits from having him here
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James Riley Swan • Apr 18, 2023 at 8:35 am
I have a question I knew a MR. Richardson from Jr High back in the mid late 70’s in Seattle is this the same guy? He was awesome and I would love to make contact with him.
Spencer Stepp • Apr 18, 2023 at 9:44 am
Since this article was published in 2015, Mr. Richardson has since retired from Coronado High School. Sorry to say, we aren’t sure about the answer to your question.
Leigh harris • Nov 16, 2018 at 3:55 pm
My name is leigh Harris (Schoepflin) I was a student at Coronado during the 90s..lol.. that’s a specific as I get….but to this day Mr Richardson comes to mind when I think of great educators in my life. I have not had great success or wealth but I continue to use information and skills learned in Mr. Richardsons classroom…I am late to this post but somehow I hope he knows he made a difference and a lasting impression on this pupil!!
Chad Monachelli • Nov 14, 2015 at 4:08 pm
I love Mr. Richardsons enthusiastic approach to teaching he is to this day. The teacher I remember most from high school.I Graduted class of 1991. I took his biology class in 1990 I loved that class I never missed a day. I just want thank MR Richardson for being such a role model for so many students.He made difference in my life.
Chad Monachelli