SFC (R) Tom O'Brien's BIO
Educational Philosophy
My name is Tom O’Brien I have been a JROTC instructor with Crawford County High School since August 2019. As a senior leader in the US Army I understand the importance of developing young minds to think, act and make decisions based on sound judgment and strong personal beliefs. My job as an Army Instructor is to help your student gain the confidence and integrity necessary to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow in an ever changing world.
Certificate of Completion Fort Benning School for Wayward Boys
Associates in General Education/History - Troy State University 2015
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning - University of Louisville 2018
Professional Experience
20 Year Active Duty as an 11B Infantryman US Army
Instructor at the US Army Airborne and Jumpmaster Schools
Observer, Coach, Trainer Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Fort Polk, LA
Education Quality Assurance NCO United States Army Cadet Command
Youth Coach ages 5-15 (4 Years) Soccer, Baseball, Football
2022 High School and District Teacher of the Year
Personal
I am a born “Yinzer” from Western Pennsylvania who bleeds black and gold yearly. I joined the US Army as a Paratrooper serving overseas in Italy and South Korea as well as all over the southeast here in the US. I have three combat deployments both in Iraq (2003 invasion) and Afghanistan (2010, 2012). I retired in May of 2019 and live in Warner Robins with my wife of 20 years, 13 year old son and my 19 year old daughter who attends Wesleyan College. Being a JROTC Instructor has been both rewarding and challenging and I love every minute of it!
