Along with his duties as a chemistry teacher at Xenia High School, he'll be traveling the state representing Ohio teachers after being named the Ohio Teacher of the Year. Richey earned bachelors' degrees from Wright State University in both biology and chemistry in 1984 and then earned a master's degree in chemistry in 1986. That same year he began teaching chemistry to 11th and 12th graders. It was while working on a master's degree in parasitic biology that Richey decided on a teaching career. Like other graduate students, Richey had responsibilities as a teaching assistant.
Teaching is a special responsibility with extraordinary rewards.
It is an art that must be continually practiced and renewed. Richey was in Amon's classes and eventually taught labs. I could always trust that he would do his very best. Richey's academic path of a B.S. in biology followed by a teacher's certification at the master's degree level are producing more skilled teachers, believes Gregory Bernhardt, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education and Human Services. Maybe it's when he encourages his students to play with toys in class, or when he uses magic tricks or sets up an indoor pyrotechnics display.