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Mann Middle School, Abilene, TX
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Abilene ISD said the loss of a longtime teacher who died from COVID “will be felt deeply.”
Glen Richardson, 66, died Friday.
Hired by the AISD in 1989, Richardson worked at Locus Elementary School before moving to Mann Middle School in 1995.
He was currently teaching 8th grade U.S. History.
“For the thousands of students who were in Glen’s classrooms over the years – as well as the hundreds of staff members he served with – Glen was Mann Middle School,” said Superintendent Dr. David Young. “His loss will be felt deeply on that campus and throughout our entire school district.”
Funeral arrangements have not yet been finalized.
Richardson’s wife, Charlene, is still hospitalized with COVID. Skates said she is improving.
Below is the email Dr. Young sent to the rest of the district about Richardson’s death.
AISD Family,
As many of you now know, Mann Middle School teacher Glen Richardson passed away last Friday afternoon. I know you join me in offering the Richardson family our deepest condolences. The Abilene ISD will do everything it can to support and provide assistance to Mann students and staff members in the coming weeks as they grieve Glen’s loss. The district has counselors available to both students and staff as they work through the grieving process.
Glen Richardson was hired by the AISD in August 1989 and worked at Locus Elementary School before going to Mann Middle School in 1995. For the thousands of students who were in Glen’s classrooms over the years – as well as the hundreds of staff members he served with – Glen was Mann Middle School. His loss will be felt deeply on that campus and throughout our entire school district. We will all miss him very much.
Glen’s daughter, Reagan Skates, wrote to us earlier Wednesday, saying “He touched more people than anyone can ever imagine and if you talk to people about him, they will tell you that he gave his whole heart and career to making sure he did his best for his kids and co-workers. He was genuine.”
I believe each of us who are parents would want our children to remember us the way Reagan remembers her dad. His impact will be long-remembered, and his absence will be felt by those who knew and loved him.
Funeral arrangements for Glen have not yet been finalized. We will keep you updated on the family’s wishes and any support you might offer. Please continue to keep the Richardson family and the Mann Middle School community in your prayers, especially as we near the Christmas holiday.