Friday, August 13, 2010

Introducing Mr. Wahib
By: Viviana Topete


We Raiders have been seeing new faces around the school, but one of the most important faces we see is the face of our new Vice Principal, Mr. Wahib. Most students have not taken the time to get to know our new VP, but our staff members took the time to get to know him.

RD: What brought you to Southwest High School?

MW: Dr. Armstrong had requested my presence here at Southwest to assist and promote school culture, safety, and develop programs that help student achieve academic success.

RD: Where did you come from?

MW: My assignment was at Otay High School. I was there for about 7 years. (Since the school opened)

RD: What past experiences have you had?

MW: I have 15 years of experience as an educator. I started out as a math teacher in middle school and made my way to becoming an administrator.

RD: What do you plan on doing for our school?

MW: My plan is to promote student success by providing great opportunity for the students and be proud of their community and ultimately to get back to that community. Students are our future, their leadership skills are essential to that future.
RD: Who inspired you to be come an administrator?

MW:I think what inspired me was the idea of education. Ever since childhood, I observed the benefits of education that ultimately lead to successful individuals

RD Where did you graduate college and high school?

MW: I went to a Norfolk, Virginia and a South Philly high school, then moved to San Diego from Chicago in 1986. I received my math degree, teaching credential, and masters in education from SDSU.

RD: What were you involved in during your high school years?

MW: I spent most of my time with my friends, if I wasn’t with them I played soccer and basketball, and trying to learn the English language.

RD: What about in college?

MW: In college, I would say that I wasn’t involved in any extra curricular activities. I was more focused on finishing my degree and working. I also spent a lot of time with my first born child.

RD: What message or imprint do you want to leave on the students of Southwest High School?

MW: If anything, developing problem-solving strategy that would help them make sound decisions in life. Many individuals in society are quick to react without reflection. This is something that proved time and time again that is elemental to a human being.