Tim Hood

Tim Hood was born on March 20, 1958 in Pearland, Texas. A graduate of Texas A&M University in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Science, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas after graduation and began teaching at Southwest High School as a Math Teacher. During his 34 year career at Southwest HS, Mr. Hood began the Media Technology program - now called SHS Productions. Since its creation in 1989, SHS Productions saw hundreds of students walk through the program, winning many awards in UIL competition, and competing at the state level every year since 1999 winning countless state championships. Hood helped judge and coordinate SkillsUSA contests from the local to national level over the years. He was a past president of AVACA, the professional organization for Audio Video Production teachers in Texas. He was awarded a lifelong membership in PTA, led students in their production of the All-American game Pro Bowl that aired on ESPN3 and supervised over 100 shoots a year where students would cover sporting events, school events, performances at Bass Hall, AV support at Texas Christian University, and many more. In 2005, Hood married Julie Baker. Throughout their almost 15 years of marriage, they were able to take on many adventures together, doing some of their favorite things: cross-country road tripping, visits to the beach, going 'junkin', creating "over the top" theatrical sets, relaxing in their pool, spending time with children and grandchildren, and running their Hoodland business where the motto was: If you dream it, we can make it! In 2017, Mr. Hood retired from Southwest High School and Fort Worth ISD where he had spent his entire career. In January of 2019, he started working at I.M. Terrell High School for STEM and Visual and Performing Arts as the Facilities Coordinator. He coordinated, scheduled, staffed and oversaw events that happened in the Visual and Performing Arts Center, still mentoring students, but in a different capacity than he had previously done. He was well-respected and loved by the students, faculty and other professionals with whom he worked. The legacy of Timothy Hood still continues to inspire former students today, to succeed in their careers, never falter in their faith, and always reach for their dreams because that's where true happiness is.