After a career spanning four decades, Tim Crow is riding into the sunset. He recently announced his retirement from Taylor Independent School District and officially hung up his education hat at a retirement party on Tuesday.
Crow has been a Taylor institution all unto himself. Those under the age of 40 have never known Taylor ISD without him in it.
Crow spent 39 of his 40 years teaching at Taylor ISD. During those years, he taught fifth and sixth grade science classes, served as an assistant principal and principal and most recently worked as the district’s communications officer.
Crow also was the last principal at the old Northside campus and the first principal at Pasemann Elementary. Many people said he inspired everyone around him from the community, colleagues and his students.
At the Taylor ISD State of the District address held Monday, March 17, superintendent Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen honored Crow, calling him “the man, the myth, the legend.” Even though Garcia-Edwardsen has only known Crow for a short time, she mentioned how much she appreciated him, and she shared one of his quotes that meant the most to her.
“Be proud of where you are from and look for opportunities to make a difference. I don’t mean something big or huge because big things happen in small steps. If you can look for one, small simple thing to make a difference, it leads to bigger things. Whether it’s opening the door for somebody, smiling at somebody who needs it, greeting someone who’s feeling left out … those things can make a big difference,” Garcia-Edwardsen paraphrased.
Crow may be leaving the school district, but he will still be a part of the Taylor community.
“Once a duck, always a duck,” Crow said. “I’m not sure what my next adventure will be, but I’m looking forward to new opportunities to learn and grow.”
