Henry Radford ("Coach")
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in history
Bachelor of Arts in psychology
Additional courses in education and sports management
Years teaching:
28 years in this position
Area of specialty:
Former athletic recruiter for University of Miami
Physical Education
Why did you go into teaching?
I wanted to give back to others through the pleasure of sports.
Why did you choose special education?
Twenty-eight years ago, there was no special education, but now I enjoy working with exceptional children.
The coaching philosophy when I came on board at Atlantis was that every student would play, regardless of skill level. I wasn’t particularly thrilled with the concept but took on the challenge anyway. The first year our teams lost badly in every sport
Now I embrace the philosophy and work to provide the students with the best athletic experience possible: nice uniforms, the best equipment and the best officials.
What keeps you motivated?
Every year, I meet a new group and get a new start.
Every year I realize that I see many magical and motivational moments such as: student’s first touchdown. I do everything I can for my students. “This job is bigger than I am”.
- ESA Exceptional
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Unique approaches to educating exceptional students.
- Ombudsman
Partnering with schools and struggling students to treat academic paths on the decline.
- College Living Experience
Access and support for college students who need it.
- Spectrum
An individualized approach for children with special needs.
