Jim Richey

Dr. Jim Richey is a full-time Professor and Department Chair of English at Tyler Junior College, where he has made significant contributions to English education. He has also been teaching for Amberton University since 2007, demonstrating sustained academic engagement across institutions.

His educational background includes an Ed.D. in Education, an M.A. in English, and a B.A. in English, all from Texas A&M Commerce, along with an Associate of Arts from Northeast Texas Community College.

Dr. Richey's research and teaching interests center on English, education, teaching excellence, creative writing, and journalism. His philosophy emphasizes inspiring students to become lifelong learners, echoing W.B. Yeats' vision of education as 'the lighting of a fire.'

Throughout his career, Dr. Richey has received numerous teaching and literary honors, reflecting his excellence in pedagogy and creative expression.

• Thomas H. Shelby Jr. Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence Award (2009)
• NISOD Excellence Award Recipient (2009)
• Mattie Baker Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
• Piper Professor Award nominee finalist (2010)
• Faculty Senate Leadership and Service Award and Resolution (2010)
• Seven-time recipient of the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers Award
• Six-time recipient of the Creative Communication Poetic Achievement Award
• Four-time recipient of the TRiO Teacher Award
• Two-time recipient of the Marquis Who’s Who in America Award
• NTCC Alumnus of the Year Award (2009)
• Texas Resolution #1391 for Lifetime of Teaching Excellence in Texas

Dr. Richey has advised various academic programs including the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Development, Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business and Management, Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Human Relations and Business. There is no mention of research grants or funded projects in the available text.

He is also a published author and maintains an active creative life through music, owning a recording studio called 'The Music Room,' where he writes songs and records CDs.