“CCHS has been like a second home to me,” – compassionate words from both United States and World History teacher, as well as former Dean of Discipline, Mr. Robert Tubbs. Mr. Tubbs will be making his last memories at Cathedral Catholic High School this year, as he anticipates a career as Assistant Principle at Steele Canyon High School.

From coach to teacher, to Dean of Discipline, Mr. Tubbs has experienced a handful of different staff positions since his first year on the job at Uni in 1994. For three years, Mr. Tubbs coached the football team as he attended his final year of school at the University of San Diego. In 1997, Mr. Tubbs transitioned to the world of teaching.

“I really enjoyed my time as a student at Uni, and thought [Uni] would be a great place to work,” said Mr. Tubbs. He was a history teacher for a total of ten years, and saw six years as Dean of Discipline.

“My favorite part of being a coach, teacher, and administrator has been working with students and seeing the light come on in their eyes,” said Mr. Tubbs.

With so many memories and experiences he has shared at CCHS, Mr. Tubbs is sad to leave, but excited for his future at Steele Canyon High. Mr. Daniel Collins, graduating Don, class of ‘02 will be taking Mr. Tubbs’ position for the remainder of the year.

Most of all, Mr. Tubbs will miss his friends and mentors that he’s known over the years, but plans to visit CCHS over both Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks.

Mr. Tubbs has observed the mechanics and technologies of teaching grow and develop over the years as well. While he admits that the tools of education have been ever-changing, he recognizes that the basic art and science of teaching as a whole has not. Mr. Tubbs also recognizes the constant of enthusiastic, engaging styles of teaching, noting that even the evolving technical world has not penetrated the timelessness of good old-fashioned education.

“Technology can enhance the classroom,” said Mr. Tubbs, “but it can’t make a poor teacher better.”

Mr. Tubbs has faced many years of hard work and dedication to his job as a teacher, coach, and Dean of Discipline. With a few final words to conclude this chapter of his life, he said, “My advice to CCHS students is to be grateful for all they have and use their God-given gifts to improve the world.”

Mr. Tubbs leaves the students of Cathedral Catholic High School with one sad, yet comforting note, “Once a Don; always a Don.”