Name, Title: Matthew Ford, English/Percussion Director, band staff leader
How long have you been at Royal? 15 years
What's your "why"? My faith and my family are my why.
How do you contribute to the district mission statement of "investing in our tomorrow"? My contribution to the district mission statement is to model the character and school pride today for what I want to see 3 years from now.
Favorite quote: " If you have a child in your presence today, you can influence them for tomorrow." -- Matthew Ford
What are 1-2 goals you would like to achieve during the 2023-2024 school year? 1. Help build relationships with staff and students. 2. Help unify the district as well as the community at large.One Falcon Nation!
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working? Relaxing with no obligations....
Anything else you'd like to share about yourself? I've been married for 17 years. I’m the father of 3 children: 2 daughters and a son who is also a Royal High School graduate. I'm a proud granddad of 3, soon to be four, grandkids (3 boys and a granddaughter).