By Aryan Sikhinam – Staff Reporter

Tom Drew was recently selected to become the next Athletic Director at Jonathan Law, replacing VJ Sarullo, who became the Athletic Director at Staples High School. Advocate Staff Reporter Aryan Sikhinam interviewed Drew on becoming the new AD.

Aryan Sikhinam: What did you do before becoming the new AD at Jonathan Law?

Mr. Drew: I have been coaching at the high school level for the past 15 years, and during that time I have coached lacrosse, football, track and field, wrestling, Unified Sports, and basketball to name a few. I have coached in a few different districts – Madison, Clinton, Guilford, and Milford both at Law and Foran. I have been a Special Education teacher during this time and have enjoyed working with all types of students and athletes both in competition and in the classroom.

AS: How did it feel to be named the new AD of Jonathan Law?

MD: I am thrilled to begin this next chapter of my life at Jonathan Law as the AD. Athletics has been such a major part of my life, in large part I am who I am today because of the values instilled in me by some of the great coaches I have had over the years. I am excited to have the same kind of impact with the Jonathan Law community.

AS: As the new AD, what are you most excited for?

MD: Creating connections with the student athletes at Law and helping them achieve both their short term and long term goals as a student athlete.

AS: What made you want to become the new AD?

MD: I have a strong passion for athletics. I am excited to have the opportunity to impact as many kids as I can in this new role. The path to success in sports like life is a bumpy one, filled with ups and downs, athletics is a great tool to teach us about how to deal with successes and failures.   am excited to work with all of the student athletes during their academic and athletic careers at Jonathan Law.

AS: What changes can students expect in athletics in the upcoming years?

MD: I want all of the student athletes at Jonathan Law to believe that they are the gold standard in athletics within the state of Connecticut. Athletes at Jonathan Law will possess GRIT where no matter what the result we will have resolve and carry ourselves with class and character.