Richard Fisher

Richard D. Fisher (Rick) was born in the Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia, PA in 1947. His family moved to Bucks County in 1955 and he completed his early education, eventually graduating from Delhaas High School in 1965.

Rick served 3 ½ years on the US Air Force as a Veterinarian Specialist from May 1966 until Nov. 1969. After being honorably discharged in 1969, he returned to Temple University in Philadelphia and received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Education, as well as 30 additional graduate credits, beyond his Masters, in the field of education.

He then chose to teach in the inner city schools of Philadelphia,. He taught every grade from 2nd to 8th grade, and he thoroughly enjoyed the years spent in his chosen career. He happily retired from the Philadelphia School System in June 2004.

In May of 1990, Rick accepted Yeshua as his Messiah and has never turned back. Since then he has been a faithful member of Beth Yeshua in Philadelphia. He has many responsibilities in the congregation, including his major ministry of overseeing the Dance Ministry. He has traveled throughout this country as well as to England to teach dance, and has no intention of stopping in the near future! In fact, he will be traveling to Israel this summer to minister in dance.

After retirement from the Philadelphia School System, Rick was invited to be a part of the ministry team at the Messianic Jewish Alliance. Then in 2005, he was invited to teach World History at Cornerstone High School and he found it so enjoyable that he is now midway through his third year at this wonderful school. He finds it to be such a blessing to teach in a school that has wonderful students and where God is not only allowed, but is totally welcomed. What an unbelievably positive change from where he'd been!

In his spare time, Rick attends theater, enjoys taking photos of his family, students, and many friends, and also enjoys traveling. His students voted him the best teacher they have!