RHS Principal
Dear Students, Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
My name is Mr. Thomas Paul Trujillo (TPT), and I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. I am truly thrilled, honored, and humbled to continue serving as your principal at Robertson High School.
As a proud resident of Las Vegas and an educator with nearly 28 years of experience—as a Social Worker, Guidance Counselor, Psychology Teacher, Dean of Students, Vice Principal, and Interim Principal—I understand the joys and challenges that come with being part of a school community. Please know that I am here to listen, to support, and to stand beside each of you as we work together to make Robertson a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
My heart is in creating a school where students not only succeed academically but also grow emotionally, socially, and personally. I truly believe that when we show up, participate, and care for one another, we can achieve incredible things together. I am especially passionate about hands-on engagement and project-based learning (PBL), as they offer students meaningful opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, and connect their learning to the world around them.
This year, I’m also excited to highlight our Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes, which are designed to help prepare our students for success in college or the workforce. These programs provide valuable, real-world skills and open doors to a variety of career pathways, ensuring that every student is equipped to follow their dreams and build a bright future.
I invite all of you—students, families, and staff—to join me in building a community rooted in kindness, respect, and shared purpose. Together, we will create a space where every person can reach their full potential and where every voice matters.
I look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and getting to know those who are new to our school. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I am always here for you. Let’s make this an exceptional and uplifting year at Robertson High School!
With warm regards and appreciation,
T.P.T.
Thomas Paul Trujillo
RHS Assistant Principal
I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1979—the same year the Pirates and Steelers both won championships for our city. When I was nine years old, I moved with my mom and stepdad to upstate New York. We lived for a year in a tough neighborhood, and I attended Van Corlaer Elementary School. The building was old and crowded. My teacher, Ms. Palmer, taught 45 students in one room. She had to teach both 3rd and 4th grade at the same time.
Soon after, my little sister was born, and my parents found a house in a small village in a town of about 2,500 people. I started attending Canajoharie Central Schools. Most of the kids there had grown up together. They played on the same teams, went to the same churches, and had long family histories in the area. One family had even run the same dairy farm for 13 generations. It wasn’t easy to fit in at first. I leaned on my teachers for help with schoolwork and life. In 10th grade, I decided I wanted to become a history teacher.
I graduated in 1998 as a proud member of the Susan B. Anthony Chapter of the National Honor Society. I ranked 12th in a class of 83 students.
This year marks the start of my 22nd year as a professional educator. I began my career as a social studies teacher at Brown Junior High School in Washington, D.C. After one year there, I joined Prince George’s County Public Schools, where I worked for 18 years. I spent most of that time teaching social studies and later focused on geography. That work led me to a Career and Technical Education role, where I taught Homeland Security Science and Digital Cartography.
In my final two years in that district, I served as the 12th-grade administrator at Northwestern High School, home of the Jim Henson Performing Arts Program.
Two years ago, I returned to the classroom as an 8th-grade English teacher at Memorial Middle School. I set high expectations for my students, and they rose to meet them. Their performance grew stronger each quarter. Last year, I followed that group to Robertson High School as the Student Engagement Advisor. I found my place here. I even became the “SportsCenter” voice for our SOAR Board videos—sharing attendance and academic celebrations with the whole school.
This year, I’m excited to serve as your Assistant Principal. Together, our staff will continue to celebrate student success and build new pathways to graduation through Career and Technical Education classes. We’ll introduce the community to the values in our Graduate Profile and weave character education into every lesson. We’ll also support teachers in improving reading and math instruction, so our students are ready not just for the global workforce, but also to lead and serve right here in Meadow City.
Have a safe and productive school year!
¡Vernos ⋛⋋(◐⊝◑)⋌⋚ Volar!
Daniel J. Whalen