Todd Humble ’99

For Todd Humble ’99, walking on the Fort Worth Country Day campus is like stepping back in time and into the future all at once. A proud alumnus and parent of sixth grade twin boys, Humble delights in seeing how the FWCD campus and community continue to evolve. “It feels the same but it’s different in so many great and better ways,” he said, noting how driving on campus evokes a feeling of coming home but enhancements since his time as a student, like the Fischer Dining Pavilion and new Annie Richardson Bass Lower School building, have taken the School to a new level.

He’s reluctant to call out specific teachers and coaches who impacted him during his 13 years as a student, noting that all the teachers and coaches he worked with played a pivotal role in his journey. Humble lights up recalling time spent in the classroom and the gym with Will Stansbery H’08 and Bill Arnold ’86, who “made an impact” with their passion and interactive style that kept him engaged. “They didn’t just lecture,” he said, “They made learning exciting. They made you care.” He also fondly remembers Peggy Wakeland H’25, whose first year at FWCD coincided with Humble’s ninth grade year. “She was the absolute best and so great to our grade,” he said. “She truly cares about the students.”

Humble attended the University of Oklahoma and considered becoming a lawyer, even taking the LSAT. But, as the saying goes, “all roads lead home.” Fifteen years after graduating from OU, Humble returned to his roots and started working at The Squire Shop, the beloved business his father, Steve, started.

The Squire Shop holds a special place in the FWCD and Fort Worth communities. A family-owned business known for its personal touch and enduring customer relationships, the store has become a meeting point for generations. Humble works closely with his father, whom he considers his best friend, and his sister. They also employ two FWCD students, further reinforcing the deep ties between the store and the School. Humble said he loves seeing his friends and classmates bring their kids into the shop, as well as all the students who come in to get ready for the Homecoming dance and other events that remind him of his own time as a student.

While Humble admits he was well-prepared academically for his journey in college and beyond, he is especially grateful for the soft skills he acquired at Country Day. One of his favorite things about FWCD is that it prepares students “not just academically, but for the real world outside of the classroom, too.” FWCD faculty and staff taught him how to interact with his community and build lasting relationships, something anyone who’s been to The Squire Shop knows he’s mastered, whether they’re an old friend or first-time customer. His classmate Caroline Corpening Lamsens ’99 said, “Todd has never met a stranger. Whether we were playing kickball on the Lower School playground or he was running for student government, ‘Don’t fumble, vote for Humble!’, he is and was approachable, warm and outgoing. His laugh and enthusiasm for life are contagious.”

As a Falcon parent, Humble enjoys spending time on campus. He cherishes sharing memories with his sons, noting how, when his boys participated in the Kindergarten Rodeo, it took place in the old Lower School Atrium, with Dan Bloch H’06 playing banjo just as it did when he was in Kindergarten years ago. As his boys continue their journey through FWCD, he’s soaking up every minute.

Humble’s impact as an alumnus, parent, and Fort Worth community member is hard to overstate. As Michael Settle ’99 said, “The Humbles are a Fort Worth treasure, and Todd is a legend. If I were to make a list of pros for living in Fort Worth and being a member of the FWCD community, the presence of Todd and his family would be near the top of it.” Through his work at The Squire Shop and his ongoing involvement with FWCD, Humble embodies the enduring strength of a community rooted in history that continues to grow across generations.