Richard started his educational career as an educational assistant in an extensive supports program at an elementary school. There, he met his wife and worked side-by-side with Jenn. He earned his BA in English and Philosophy from UNM and is completing his MA in Special Education through Highlands University. He currently teaches 6th grade special education language arts in a local middle school. Richard enjoys working in the classroom and has developed highly effective systems for gathering student data. He is able to bring this expertise to the table and develop templates and tools to make writing IEPs more consistent and highly relevant.

Richard is also the proud father of two amazing kids and Jenn's younger brother. He deeply admires his sister's work and is excited to support more teachers and students through her contracts.