Dick graduated from Murry State University in Kentucky in 1969. He majored in Physical Education, Health and History with a minor in Psychology. Dick took a position in Pine Planes School District where he taught grades K-12 Physical Education for 33 years, until retiring in 2002. He also coached numerous sports for over 27 years on a varsity level: varsity boys and girls basketball, track and field, and field hockey. He continues to coach field hockey at Pine Plains High School. After retiring from Pine Plains, Dick took a position at Indian Mountain School’s Lower Campus in January of 2004. Dick was eager to take a position at Indian Mountain because he enjoys teaching and having fun with the younger grades. He presently teaches Fitness to grades Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade.