Southern Lehigh graduate Mr. Paul Sabino has returned to his roots by becoming the newest addition to the social studies department. He is a long-term substitute for social studies teacher Mrs. Katie Quartuch, who is on maternity leave this fall and sabbatical leave in the spring.

“Teaching here is a dream come true.” Mr. Sabino said. “There’s so many great kids, and it’s a lot of fun teaching them every single day.”

Mr. Sabino graduated from Southern Lehigh High School in 2010. While at Southern Lehigh, he participated in band as a drummer. He also threw the javelin and shotput in track, where he was a co-captain his senior year.

After high school, he continued his education and band career at Bloomsburg University. He graduated cum laude in 2014. At Bloomsburg, he majored in history with a minor in special education. He is certified to teach social studies in grades 7-12.

“I want students to get something out of my class. I want to make learning fun.” Mr. Sabino said. “If I’m lucky, I’ll get people to love government and social studies just as much as I do.”

After graduating from college, Mr. Sabino worked as a daily substitute teacher in the Allentown, Bethlehem and Southern Lehigh School Districts. He also served in a long-term substitute teaching position at Trexler Middle School in the Allentown School District.

“I like working with high school kids.” Mr. Sabino said. “It’s a thick and awesome experience. I love teaching and being able to get involved, too.”

Aside from teaching, Mr. Sabino is the percussion instructor for the marching band under the new band instructor, Mr. Larry Fisher.

“Mr. Sabino’s younger, so he’s more up to date with modern types of marching band styles,” senior drummer Chris Schell said. “He’s very dedicated and he’s always there to help.”

Mr. Sabino is a sports fan who likes the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. If he could meet any celebrity, he would want to meet Derek Jeter who he watched play for the Yankes while he was growing up.

He likes punk rock, classic rock, rap music, and his grandmother’s pasta. An interesting fact about Mr. Sabino is that he can name every president in order.  

“I am excited for the opportunity to work at Southern Lehigh High School,” Mr. Sabino said. “I am just living the dream.”