1. Eddie Rivers: Teacher & Coach INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW BY KIMBERLY RIVERS

2. Getting Started  Enjoyed studying history and psychology in college (Francis Marion University)  Also enjoyed helping coach a high school football team  Decided to combine his interests and be a teacher/coach  Job opening at his high school

3. Classes/Teams Over the Years  World History, American History, World War I, World War 2, Psychology and Sociology classes  Has coached football, basketball, volleyball, and softball

4. Dedication  Eddie taught at the same high school (Forest Hills in Marshville) for 30 years, and retired just last year  He was honored by his colleagues and friends for his dedication and passion for what he did  He was sad but satisfied

5. Favorite Things About the Job  He enjoyed teaching others about subjects he loved  He enjoyed coaching others in sports he loved  He loved high school students  He loved making thousands of friends and memories

6. Least Favorite Things About the Job  Working with unenthusiastic students  Eating cafeteria food for his entire life  Seeing students not reach their full potential  Staff meetings

7. Combining Interests  Some of Eddie’s favorite things are sports, playing guitar, and his religion, and he was able to use all of his talents in these fields during his time at Forest Hills  Coached something all 30 years. Was a state-wide coach of the year in 2013.  Played guitar for his classes, hosted a guitar club  Active sponsor of the FCA at school

8. Final Thoughts  Eddie recommended that if someone wants to be a teacher, they should do it. He thinks America needs more passionate and dedicated teachers to help create passionate and dedicated students.