What is your full name? Richard Calzada

What is one of your embarrassing moments? Trying to be cool in high school I tried jumping over a low chain during passing period. I tripped on it. It was in front of many students and I got a big gash on my chin.

What was your favorite thing to do when you were 13? Play basketball

What is your heritage? Mexican

What is your favorite color? Blue

Which college or university did you graduate from? California State Universities, Northridge

Think back... What was your favorite subject in junior high? English

What do you teach here at Blackstock? Mathematics

What is your educational philosophy? If you give your students your best they will reciprocate.

If you have one, who is your idol(s) or hero(es)? my parents

What kind of music do you listen to? Pretty much everything except country and rap

What do you do in your spare time? I rarely have spare time. Record and watch CSI, Without a Trace, House. Watching college basketball and baseball, Lakers and Dodgers.

Where were you born? Santa Paula, California

Do you like kids? Yes

What is/are your favorite movies? Emperor's Club

Have you lived anywhere other than the United States? If so, where? No

Do you have any children? Yes