About Bill Byrd

Get to Know
Bill Byrd:

A teacher, parent, coach, veteran and visionary for our schools

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Public Service:

• 20 years in the Navy and Marine Corps

• 25 years as a middle school math teacher

• Middle school and recreational soccer coach

• Recreational diving coach

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Award-Winning Educator:

• Teacher of the Week by Fox 54, 2021

• Teacher of the Year by Monrovia Middle School, 2018, 2010

• Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2005

• Teacher of the Year by Riverton Middle School, 2003, 2001

• Troops to Teachers Excellence in Teaching, National Award, by Laura Bush, 2002

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Community Member:

• 25 years as a resident of District 5

• Proud father of two Sparkman High School graduates, Hugh and Rachel

• Deep understanding of challenges facing District 5

• Prior experience presenting at MCBOE meetings as parent and teacher