#3: Doug Spayd, 35 years

Math teacher Doug Spayd graduated from Huntingdon Area High School. He received his undergraduate degree from Juniata College and his master’s degree from Wilkes University.

His favorite part of his job is seeing and working with the students. 

“I am a winter track coach and a spring track coach. My specialty is working with the hurdlers,” Spayd said. 

Although many things have changed throughout the years, Spayd noticed one thing that has never changed.

“If a student wants to learn, he or she will learn. The opportunities have been and are always present,” Spayd said. 

Spayd has many memories in the past 35 years. 

“Working with many great teachers and teaching so many awesome students in the Altoona Area School District are very fond memories,” Spayd said.

One of Spayd’s high school teachers had an impact on his career. 

“I had an incredible math teacher, Mr. Robert Fultz, in high school that was full of energy and had a great passion for teaching. 

Spayd shares some advice for new teachers. 

“A clear perspective and a strong positive attitude can take you a long way in education,” Spayd said.