All the way from the Keystone State of Pennsylvania, the school welcomes Reed Kendall to the math department. After earning a doctorate in education and working many years as a substitute teacher, Kendall...
With the constant bustle of busy students and staff on campus, TPHS operates with the complexity of an active ecosystem. Sporting a charming Jellycat croissant keychain on the teacher lanyard around her...
With over 20 years of experience instructing a wide range of subjects and age groups, Christine Krommenhoek has much to offer students as she embarks on her first year as a teacher at the school.
Krommenhoek...
Matt Feeler finds himself back at the school, not as a student but as a teacher. This year, Feeler teaches Introduction to Business and Marketing, and encouraging academic growth in his classroom is one...
Tucked away in the B Building, Noel Banuelos spends his school days teaching Integrated Math 1 and Integrated Math 3. As a new staff member at the school, Banuelos is excited to impart his knowledge to...
When the bell rings, signaling the start of a school period, students can expect a piping hot cup of tea, a bubbly greeting and a compelling English lesson waiting in Room 114. English 9 Honors and AP...
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• August 22, 2025
Tucked away in the back corner of the campus, Sandra Geminiani and her students learn and practice theatre. As the school’s new theatre teacher, Geminiani is excited to expand the performing arts community...
Finding Brian Bobyak’s office feels like a mini quest. Past the chatter of classrooms and the buzz of busy hallways, his room is tucked away in a quiet corner of the B Building. For those who don’t...
Jennifer Hernandez Boranian is something of a veteran in the education world, with nine years of experience in teaching Spanish, English learner and most recently, special education classes, although this...
Smiling pots with succulents, plant-themed borders and cutouts of flowers and cacti greet Jessica Arroyo’s students as they walk into the classroom, promising a day full of learning and personal growth....
The phone rings, holding a question for the entire school. Who’s going to answer? The ringing abruptly stops within seconds.
“This is Torrey Pines High School … How can I help you?”
The rapid...
Walking into the Olive Garden, hundreds of banners lining the ceiling, special education teacher and boys varsity basketball assistant coach Nicholas Diaz (‘10), reminisces on his past at the school....
