Richard Muenich

Comal Indenpendent School District

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Richard's work combines: Science, Environment & Nature, and Learning / Being Challenged

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Science Educator

I Teach Biology and Physics

High School
Canyon High School
Bachelor's Degree
BS Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
Southwest Texas State University

Bachelor's Degree: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or some other specific science.

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

1.
I enjoyed the college life style but not necessarily the classes. I had many jobs throughout college but the one I did the most was deliver pizza.
2.
I graduated but didn't have a job, so I went to get another degree.
3.
Before completing a second degree, I got a job as a cartographer.
4.
I decided that GIS cartography was not for me so I worked as an independent insurance adjustor.
5.
Wanted to make a difference so I went back to get my teaching certificate.
6.
Was told I had to retake all of my geography corses to get a teaching certificate. So I went with my minor of Biology.
7.
Didn't find a teaching job in the area so I joined the Army Reserves and was Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom II.
8.
Found my first teaching job and everything has been a pleasant struggle from then on.

THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
Having started Teaching later in life, I heard is that really what you want to do at your age?
How I responded:
You have to do what you feel is right for you. The Nay-sayers will always be there no matter your choice so fulfill your dream or desire and have fun with life.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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I was the youngest of eight children and we all had to pay for college with no financial help from our parents. I took out student loans and worked full-time to go to college.

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