By Ryan Woods – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law Spanish teacher Mr. McPartland is not only making an impact in the classroom but on the court and on the diamond as well.

McPartland is the head basketball coach and assistant baseball coach at Law and the leader of the Spanish Honor Society.

“My top priority is to support my students to the very best of my ability and help them grow into the kind of people they and their families can be proud of, McPartland said. “I’m also deeply committed to supporting the goals of our World Language Department.”

This year, McPartland is starting his first year as the basketball head coach after a year as an assistant coach at North Haven, a year as assistant coach under Mr. Dooley, and eight years as assistant under Jamie Anderson.

McPartland can’t wait for the season to start.

“Our pre-season weight room and conditioning work begins this week, and that time is so important for us,” McPartland said. “I believe that when we take on tough challenges together, we grow stronger and grow to become better prepared for whatever comes our way.”

Law senior captain Ryan Nobles is excited to get going with McPartland.

“I believe that when we take on tough challenges together, we grow stronger and grow to become better prepared for whatever comes our way,” Nobles said. “He has helped me personally become better on and off the court”.

Besides McPartland’s commitment to basketball, he also makes an impact on the baseball team as an assistant coach.

“He makes practice fun, so we can get better and it’s not too serious. That’s how I think a JV coach should approach it,” sophomore Dylan O’Neil said. “He still helps us improve but interacts with us keeping it a fun sport to play while still helping us improve.” 

When McPartland isn’t making an impact as a coach, he’s doing so in the classroom. McPartland is the leader of the Spanish Honor Society where they promote and study the diverse Spanish language and culture.

Between all of his roles, McPartland has made a widespread impact on the Law community.

“I can honestly say that I love coming to work at Law every day,” McPartland said. “The students are the heart of what I do, and they make this job truly meaningful. On top of that, the support I receive from my colleagues and our administration is second to none.”