Administrators are people too
Assistant principal Luis Arroyo may be interested in enforcing the school rules, but his interests do not stop there.
Arroyo is both administrator and musician.
December 2, 2015
A first impression of an administrator can be that he or she is focused only on discipline. While administrators do have the task of ensuring students adhere to the rules of the school, there is more to them than meets the eye.
“I’d like to continue to improve and reach students who struggle academically, offering the best opportunities and the best shot at a quality life,” said Hoffman Estates High School Assistant Principal Luis Arroyo.
When first arriving at HEHS, Arroyo said it was great to dive into a “great school district, with a great operation and high levels of diversity.”
“I love it!” he added, noting that this is his second year at HEHS.
Arroyo has the ability to relate to a variety of high school students. He said he was an average student in high school, who did not get accepted to a four year university but managed to maintain a successful career of football while attending a junior college for business.
“Mr. Arroyo brings balance to the administrative staff,” said English Teacher and Cross Country and Track Coach Kirk Macnider.
Arroyo also finds balance in his life outside of school. He has a variety of interests.
Arroyo is a guitarist in the Puerto Rican Quatro and has a passion for football.
“I coached football at four different high schools, including Evergreen High School, Ridgewood High School, Saint Joe’s High School, and Elmwood Park High School,” he said.
At HEHS Arroyo focuses mainly on being an administrator, but he is always open to other opportunities that would allow him to work with students. When Arroyo started working at Hoffman, he considered coaching football as he has a background in coaching and loves the sport.
Arroyo accepts that students at first may see him only as a rule enforcer. Still he remains committed to helping students conduct themselves in a positive way.
“You will need to have an I.D everywhere you go. It’s not a punishment it’s good practice,” he says
Arroyo no doubt will continue to be a positive addition to the administrative team, while also working to be a great father and well-rounded individual.