Congratulations to vice principals Bill Miller and Jennifer Pacofsky for being recognized at the California League of High School awards banquet for their service and hard work!<\/p>\n They were noted for the many hours of extra service given to the students at Henry in spite of budget cuts and a loss of support staff to help them do their jobs. They are both dedicated vice principals who care about the students and do their best to help them whenever possible.<\/p>\n In addition, science teacher Autumn Flores was also recognized as an Educator of the Year finalist. She was selected for her commitment to serve her students both in the classroom and as an ASB advisor. Her dedication in creating lessons that are creative, supportive of the new science standards, and provide real world experiences puts her ahead of many science teachers across the country. She has been selected to travel abroad through science teaching experiences over the summer to further promote and improve her practice.<\/p>\n Congratulations to Jen, Bill, and Autumn for all you do at Henry!<\/p>\n Ian Lovewell, a ninth-grade seminar student, has been auditioning for the Drum Corps International (DCI) and over the break he made the final cut and was accepted.<\/p>\n He described the audition process, which included two back-to-back days of 12-hour tryouts, both in San Diego and Los Angeles, over two different weekends.<\/p>\n Ian is excited tour the country this summer competing in the corps. He’s really proud of making the team and will certainly learn a lot through his travels.<\/p>\n In an interview Ian stated, \u201cI\u2019m most excited to experience marching around the country, performing to large audiences, and meeting new people.\u201d<\/p>\n Students will be marching through many locations and venues from June through August while showcasing the best of marching music from coast to coast. The 2019 DCI team will feature more than 70 drum corps and SoundSport teams participating in 108 different competitive events in 35 states. Congratulations, Ian!<\/p>\n After concluding a search that included 28 applicants from San Diego, Arizona, Oregon, Hawaii, and Northern California, we were able to find a head coach that we are all excited for as we bring PHHS Patriot Football to a new era!<\/p>\n We are proud to introduce JT O\u2019Sullivan as our new head football coach. He is very excited to get started right away.<\/p>\n O\u2019Sullivan has spent over 15 years in athletics and education. He was an NFL quarterback for nearly a decade. Drafted by the Saints in the sixth round in 2002, he eventually played for 11 NFL organizations and played in NFL Europe and CFL.<\/p>\n After retiring from the NFL, O\u2019Sullivan transitioned into intercollegiate athletics administration at the University of San Diego (USD) and San Diego State University where he worked in strategic planning, event management, facilities, operations, compliance, and development. O\u2019Sullivan has also volunteered as a football coach at Southwestern College. In addition, he is an experienced speaker and has spoken to numerous camps, youth groups, high schools, intercollegiate athletics departments, and military groups.<\/p>\n As a student-athlete, O\u2019Sullivan was a two-time team captain, MVP, and most inspirational player at UC Davis. He is also a member of the UC Davis Athletics Hall of Fame and was named the young alumnus of the year. O\u2019Sullivan earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from UC Davis before receiving his Ph.D. in leadership studies from USD. His diverse background includes teaching leadership, organizational development, and fundraising courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.<\/p>\n O\u2019Sullivan has called San Diego home since 2004. He and his wife Laura have three sons Jack (8), Larkin (5), and Davis (3).<\/p>\n O\u2019Sullivan\u2019s testimonials from his colleagues in sports and education highlight why PHHS is excited to have him coach the Patriots:<\/p>\n \u201cAfter spending thousands of hours with him in quarterback meetings, I can tell you first-hand that he is an exceptional teacher and leader.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Adam Gase, Miami Dolphins head coach<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cJT has some very special qualities. I found his knowledge of the game to be at a coach\u2019s level when he was a player. His preparation always exceeded expectations. His character is beyond reproach. The best compliment I can give him is if I had a son or grandson playing football\u2026 I would want him playing for JT. Character, knowledge, organization skills and leadership are all the qualities JT has at the highest level. He is simply a winner and leader.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Mike Martz, head coach of the San Diego Fleet and former St. Louis Rams head coach<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cNow as a retired NFL player, a husband, dad, and educational professional, JT is proving to be an amazing person. He is just as passionate as always, but he has the quality life-experience that makes him unique. JT still attacks life \u2014 that is JT \u2014 but he has also gained extraordinary wisdom through the years. He works great with people. He is a great communicator. He has unparalleled integrity \u2014 and he cares.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"PHHS](\"https:\/\/missiontimescourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/educator-of-the-year.jpg\")
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