Student Caleb Hong interviewed math teacher Kyle Riddle. The interview appeared in the Amador Valley High School newspaper on October 29, 2023.

At 6:30 AM on an innocuous Monday, math teacher Mr. [Kyle] Riddle is one of the first teachers to arrive on campus. He uses this invaluable time to prepare for his classes and record homework review videos.

“A big thing for me is to think through the day, to always have a backup plan. I double-check my calendars, and prepare all my class materials. My mornings are early and very productive. I’m much smarter in the mornings before I teach. If I were to try and do all this stuff after school, I just don’t think I would be able to,” said Kyle Riddle.

Usually, school begins at 8:30. With lesson plans set and a final reheating of his coffee, Riddle welcomes his first period into his classroom. 

“If you’re keeping track, this is actually the third time I’m reheating my coffee,” said Riddle. 

By lunch, Riddle has already taught the same lesson a few times. Undoubtedly his specific explanation or lecture has, at this point, grown tiresome. 

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