Robert Gibbs
Social Studies / Athletics Director
(since 1979)
Email: rgibbs@southwesternacademy.edu
Extension: 210
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA
COLLEGE DEGREE: M.A.(in progress), Cal. State Los Angeles; B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; A.A., Pasadena City College
CLASSES TAUGHT: U.S. History, History of Western Civilization, World Cultures, Modern World History (A.P.)
EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS: Huntington Library, Getty Center, Getty Villa, Norton Simon Museum
I AM IN CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: Volleyball Club Activities, volleyball tournaments and games
INTERESTS OTHER THAN TEACHING: UCLA sports, Volleyball
ATHLETIC COACH OF: Girls’ and boys’ volleyball
I LIKE TEACHING AT SOUTHWESTERN BECAUSE: I like the small class size where a teacher can get to know his students and really “teach” them. I also like meeting and getting know students from many different countries and cultures.
FAVORITE QUOTE: “Talent is not in short supply, discipline is.”
MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: I believe that with guidance and motivation of caring teachers all students can overcome their handicaps and learn what is needed for success in life.