*Teacher: Physical Education & Health*
By: Morgan Blechschmid and Chloe Rojak
December 9, 2021
Chosen for this week’s Staff Spotlight is Mr. Richard Hvizdos! Mr. Hvizdos has been teaching for a total of 36 years. He has been with the Brooklyn family for 25 years, and in those years, he has alternated between teaching Health and Physical Education. Mr. Hvizdos is best-known for his sense of humor as well as his ability to keep his students engaged and active in his classes.
Q: What inspired you to be a physical education teacher?
A: “I like sports, I like activity, and I like moving. I think physical activity and staying active are very vital things we need to do in our lives to be healthy.”
Q: What is the most challenging part about teaching physical education?
A: “In recent years, especially, the electronics have been a challenge. Any free time students have, they just go right to the electronics and play games on their devices instead of properly exercising.”
Q: During your career, have you ever taught any other classes besides P.E.?
A: “Other than physical education, I’ve taught health on-and-off for the past 20 years.”
Q: What unit is your all-time favorite to teach and why?
A: “My favorite unit to teach is badminton. Badminton is usually new to all students, and everyone starts off with the same amount of experience. You mostly have to teach badminton from the ground up. Compared to other sports, it requires a lot more building of skill. It’s fun to watch the kids go from not knowing what they’re doing to understanding the concept.”
Q: Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that school?
A: “I went to Cleveland State University. I chose CSU simply because it was close to home.”
Q: Where is your ideal vacation location and why?
A: “Where I went on my honeymoon and that was to Alaska. It was just so big and so beautiful. I especially enjoyed seeing nature and wildlife. The scenery was just beautiful. Everything was very quiet.”
Q: What was a time in your life that was most memorable to you and why?
A: “Just seeing the all-around success of my children. Watching your children succeed in all that they do in life exceeds any other experience I’ve had personally in life.”
Q: What are your favorite hobbies/activities to do in your free time?
A: “Running. My favorite hobby is to run. I like reading about running. I coached running in the past. I truly enjoy running.”
It was an honor to interview you, Mr. Hvizdos. We greatly appreciate you and all that you do for the students and staff here at the Brooklyn City School District.
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