Based in Hopkinsville, KY, John Paul Richards is a dedicated educator at Gateway Academy, where he teaches video production as part of the Media Arts Pathway. He’s a proud husband to Crystal Richards, father of four, and dog dad to three. When he’s not helping students bring stories to life on screen, he and his family enjoy traveling and making memories together.
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