<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3tYgcG_1H32Kyeu00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3tYgcG_1H32Kyeu00" width="1200" height="700" ></figure>Social Studies teacher John Croft may be the magic pill that we need to get through. Photo Illustration courtesy of senior Eiram M Bussell.Last year, San Luis Obispo High School hired John Croft as a social studies teacher.At the end of the first trimester of the 2026-2027 school year, SLOHS Expressions figured it was time to see how Croft has been holding up.Expressions: Now more accustomed to SLOHS, what is the most notable aspect of this school?Social Studies Teacher John Croft: The first thing that comes to mind is that we have a beautiful location. I still take pictures of the sunset over Madonna (It’s real name is Cerro San Luis) and Bishop Peak when I leave most days. I also think of our storied history. The fact that our school was founded in 1895 is special. I love the fact that our old Gym was created by the Works Progress Administration during FDR’s tenure. There are so many things that stand out to me… most importantly, though, it’s the greater community. Our students are kind and studious. And our staff is invested in the students and the craft of teaching. And the greater community is supportive and proud of our school.Expressions: Do you prefer teaching American Government or coaching football?Croft: Honestly, I love both. I love providing students with the tools to understand our government and encouraging them to see the value of being civically engaged. I love coaching football because of the life lessons that the game taught me. I enjoy passing those lessons along to our student-athletes and it’s fun to see them outside of a traditional classroom environment as well.Expressions: Do you think teaching in the classroom helps you be a better coach, or vise versa?Croft: I think that learning how to teach made me a better coach, absolutely. The two crafts are very much related, but the lessons I learned from teaching about connections, scaffolds, modeling etc., are all things that permeated into my coaching practices. I will say that when I was student teaching, my guide teacher encouraged me to hold students to the same standards of accountability and hard work that I was held to as an athlete. I never forgot that.Expressions: Is there any advice that you would give to your high school students about managing a good work-life balance?Croft: This is actually something I’m actively working on myself. I love what I do and I’m very fulfilled, but you can’t pour from an empty cup… I would encourage students to give their work their all during working hours, but also allow yourself the time to recharge when you’re off the clock. Self care looks different for different people, but find the things that recharge you and make time to do them. Also, your best is always enough. Try your best to maintain that perspective… even when things aren’t perfect, the world keeps on spinnin! Never stop learning and growing.From the sounds of it, Croft seems to be doing alright. In fact, the people love him, so let’s see if he’ll stay locked in.</div></body>

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Social Studies teacher John Croft may be the magic pill that we need to get through. Photo Illustration courtesy of senior Eiram M Bussell. Last year, San Luis Obispo High School hired John Croft as a social studies teacher. At the end of the first trimester of the 2026-2027 school...

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Social Studies teacher John Croft may be the magic pill that we need to get through. Photo Illustration courtesy of senior Eiram M Bussell. Last year, San 

The Croft: Half Coach, Half Teacher Guy

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