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Richard Muenich

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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Day In The Life

Science Educator

I Teach Biology and Physics

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Canyon High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    BS Natural Resources and Environmental Studies

    Southwest Texas State University

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education:

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

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Life & Career Milestones

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.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • 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.