A Pirate With A Spanish Flair: Mr. Tarin

Meet Mr. Tarin, one of our new high school teachers! Mr. Tarin majored in Spanish and has a degree in Physical Education. He received those degrees from a university in Mexico. Mr. Tarin taught Physical Education for five or six years while in Mexico. He taught at Pocola for two years. He is now at Poteau High School where he teaches a Spanish class, and has been given the opportunity to teach a Humanities class for students. This move for Mr. Tarin has made life easier for him, “ I was living in Poteau so circumstances were favorable.” The move from a smaller school does require some adjustment, “ The environment is a lot calmer there due to the smaller number of students in that district.”  Mr. Tarin does bring a special factor to his subject. “I’m a walking Hispanic culture”, along with “ When you see me you know that.” Mr. Tarin knows that his classroom will better the student experience. “It creates confidence in the students when getting in contact with other cultures.” Mr. Tarin is full of advice for the students for this school year “ I will tell them to study. Education will allow them to see and understand the world with more clarity; bringing them peace, satisfaction and freedom.” “Education will give students the opportunity to reach what they would like to have and that education is the wind beneath your wings.” Mr. Tarin stated, “I would tell the students that quote because I believe that education can contribute to a happy life.” At Poteau High School we are excited to be welcoming Mr. Tarin to our school, and we wish him the best of luck this year!