“It's the first time I've ever taught astronomy as a semester-long class, and it's been super exciting because I've been able to ask the kids what they [want to learn]. It's really different, especially...

Pathfinder: How did you become a principal at Parkway West? Byrd: I was teaching social studies at Hickman High School, Columbia, Mo. In 1969, when I interviewed for an assistant principal's position...