Mr. Hoult has been the substitute for Mrs. Martinez's history class this semester while she’s been away for maternity leave. I've had the pleasure of having Mrs. Martinez my sophomore year for World History. When I heard that she wouldn't be around for the first semester I honestly didn't believe history class would be enjoyable anymore. Mrs. Martinez is a marvelous teacher and I didn't think anyone could teach history and capture our minds such as she did. When Mr. Hoult took over for her classes he seemed like another boring substitute but as the weeks progressed I was impressed with his teaching abilities. Many of his students enjoy the class and feel as though he really cares about them and what he teaches. Many students have expressed that they are disappointed that they only got to spend a semester with him and many want him to stick around. I and many believe he belongs here at PVHS as a full time teacher. Since he will be leaving after the semester is over to substitute for another history class at Santa Maria High I knew I needed to interview him and let all the Panthers know what a wonderful teacher he is.

Q: Why would you want to teach at PVHS?

A: Of all the schools I've [taught at] I really like the environment here at PV. I think there's really good students. I think there's a great staff of teachers and administrators and I love living in California. I think the central coast is the best place to live. I'd love to teach here at PV. I also just think Santa Maria is a good community to be a part of.

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Q: Why are you so passionate about teaching?

A: I moved around a lot when I was younger. That would get tough for me and I just kind of struggled as a student especially in high school. I really feel like teaching is a good way to reengage with education in a different way for myself personally. Also hopefully reengage students in their educational experience with maybe a different style of instruction. I’d like to open the minds of students and have them look at the world and think of positive ways that they can affect their own community. And like I always say in my own classes my main goal is to get all of my students to be more civically engaged, politically active, advocating for what they believe is right and the changes that they think we should make in our country.

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Q: What subject would you want to teach?

A: My absolute top favorite subjects are government and U.S. history.

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Q: Why those subjects?

A: Government because I’m a political science major and a policy nerd. I really enjoy looking at the structure of our government, how things are actually able to get changed, and how positive change has been made towards the progress of equality. I also really like U.S. history because I feel like it dovetails very well in government. It goes into the benefits of being American citizen and the benefits of being a part of this country. Also what have been the drawbacks in our history and how have we addressed these many challenges and inequities in our country. I feel like sharing that information with students is empowering not only for me but for the students as well.

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Q: What would you bring to PVHS’s campus as a teacher?

A: I would try to bring enthusiasm for the curriculum and a welcomed place for students to express their own opinions and views. I want my classroom [to be a place] where students feel like they can express their own opinions without ever feeling like they’re going to be judged in a negative way.