Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley, Longtime Tuckerman Teacher, Dies at 70

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Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley, a longtime English teacher at Tuckerman High School, has passed away at the age of 70. Riley taught in the Jackson County School District for 24 years before retiring in 2021. She was remembered for her dedication to her students and her passion for education.

Why it matters

Riley's passing marks the end of an era for the Tuckerman community, as she was a beloved educator who touched the lives of countless students over her decades-long career. Her commitment to teaching and supporting her students, even as a dyslexia interventionist, made a lasting impact.

The details

Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley was born in Wylie, Texas in 1956. She married her husband Keith in 1973, and they raised three children together. Riley graduated from Tuckerman High School in 1974 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas State University. She taught English at Tuckerman High School for 24 years before retiring in 2021. In addition to her work as an English teacher, Riley also served as a dyslexia interventionist, providing extra support to her students.

• Cheryl Lynn (Meuir) Riley was born on February 7, 1956 in Wylie, Texas.
• Riley married her husband Keith on June 8, 1973.
• Riley graduated from Tuckerman High School in 1974.
• Riley began teaching at Tuckerman High School in the Jackson County School District.
• Riley retired from teaching in 2021 after 24 years of service.