Rothavie Toum aspires to highlight student achievements while making TJ’s social media pages more engaging and fun. With ample events going on here at Thomas Jefferson High School, keeping up to dat... More
Longtime staple of TJ’s science department inspires until she retires. Sharon Colbath has been teaching for 39 years, making a lasting impact on the community of Thomas Jefferson High School. In eve... More
Faith is growing all around Thomas Jefferson, and I have seen great things unfold this year surrounding religious beliefs. Recently at Thomas Jefferson High School, I have noticed a huge spark in comm... More
Spartan Salma Shareef participated in an internship that allowed her to learn the skills of an educator. Over the summer, one of Thomas Jefferson’s talented students was passionate enough to partici... More
From small-town roots to classrooms around the world, Nicole Tarulo’s story is one of resilience and a passion for teaching. To many, finding a place to belong is essential. For Nicole Tarullo, a ... More
Brittany Nicolo inspires her students and coworkers to engage in physical activity and better eating habits to stay as healthy as they can. For the last 13 years, P.E. teacher Brittany Nicolo has made... More
Jordan Graham applies her coaching skills to the Thomas Jefferson Varsity Girls’ Volleyball team. Thomas Jefferson’s Girls’ Volleyball is coming in fast and strong with new varsity head coach ... More
Mr. Pratarelli has gone above and beyond to help his students to accomplish their goals. Nicholas Pratarelli teaches AP Calculus BC, a class he believes is so difficult that only a few students dare t... More
TJ counselors support students in a post-pandemic world. As schools continue to adjust to the post-pandemic world, one thing is very clear: students are facing more emotional, social, and academic cha... More
A deep dive investigation into TJ’s abandoned tennis courts. For 20+ years, the four tennis courts on the far side of Thomas Jefferson High School have been abandoned. They have remained cracked, ov... More
