I am, obviously, Mr. Taylor, but people close to me call me Richie. I am one of the science teachers here at CCHS. I will be teaching chemistry, honors chemistry, and AP chemistry this 23-24 school year. This is now my second year as a professional educator at CCHS, but I have spent almost the last decade in the chemical industry and try to bring all that experience with me into the classroom. I graduated from La Salle - Peru High School, received a bachelor's in chemistry from Illinois State University, and then returned to ISU for my professional educator's license. Outside of school I enjoy whitewater kayaking, camping, and any other activity that gives me an excuse to be out in nature.

 

This year I am happy to take over as the sponsor of the Science Club. Any updates the community may want to see of what the science club has been or will be up to is published on the science club's newspaper called The Periodical linked on my page.

 

I will upload all course materials onto Google Classroom, which students will have joined during the first week of school. If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out and contact me. I am looking forward to a fun year of learning! I can be contacted by email at [email protected] or by phone at (815) 634-2396 EXT. 7407.