The special education suite was recently dedicated in honor of beloved teacher Brad Boddy, who passed away on Christmas Day.
Boddy’s wife and three of his four children attended an April 23 ceremony before school where they toured the suite that now has a plaque and the saying, “Where NoBODDY gets left behind.”
His daughter, Christian Bills, loved that her father will always be a part of the school in spirit.
“The love and respect of the school, staff and students shines through,” Bills said. “I love that my dad will always be here.”
Brad Boddy worked in the WFISD district for 30 years and has brought light to many of his fellow staff members. Principal Laurie Kinne wants this impact to be remembered for future generations.
“Dedicating our special education hallway in his honor was a way to ensure his legacy continues to inspire everyone who walks those halls,” Kinne said. “And to remind future generations of the difference one caring person can make.”
Memorial High School dedicated April Fools Day just for him. Since his life revolved around many different holidays, his family and the admin decided that April 1 would be the perfect day for him.
His daughter, Carly Swann, thinks that having a day for him would be a wonderful idea.
“He loved his crazy shirts and bright colors so to see other people embrace it would bring me so much joy,” Swann said.
The family misses their father and husband, but are grateful to have the hallway and dedicated day in his memory for the whole school to participate in.
“He supported me and loved me through every phase of my life,” daughter Carrie Cowan said. “It makes me proud to know that even though he is not physically here, his memory will live on for years to come.”
Boddy was a paraprofessional at Memorial High School. He was a dedicated teacher and loved among students. He was also a very dedicated and supportive father.
“It was more than just a job to him,” Swann said. “Just to show how much everyone deserves a chance and someone believing in them.”
Everyone knows how much energy Boddy brought to everything he did. He did everything with great pride and a wide smile, making ordinary days feel a little more special.
“He made me appreciate the importance of building relationships, celebrating people and showing up each day with a heart to help others,” Kinne said. “His life was a reminder that the greatest impact often comes from simply caring deeply and giving your best to those around you.”
