Photo courtesy of retired teacher Curt Bartlett.

Social Studies teacher Curt Bartlett has spent 27 years teaching social studies, with 22 of them being at San Luis Obispo High School. Mr. Bartlett reflects on the good times and the future of his retirement. 

  Expressions: Number of years teaching? / Number of years at SLOHS?   

Social Studies Teacher Curt Bartlett: 27 years teaching; 25.5 full-time; 22 years at SLOHS.

Expressions: What is your most memorable moment at SLOHS?    

Bartlett: So many. Probably watching students investigate my crime scene during Criminal Justice class. A close second would be coaching mock trial to hand Templeton High it’s first defeat in a trial. Third would be selling tickets at every home football game for 13 years.

Expressions: What message do you want to leave to the students at SLOHS?  

Bartlett: My message to students: Never be afraid to fail. Don’t set out to fail, but do not fear it. If you never fail, you have never challenged yourself enough.

Expressions: What are the retirement plans that you have?  

Bartlett: Move to Arizona, woodworking, and reading.