The CHIEF September 2026

NEW ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEW: MRS. BOZARTH:

By Jocelyn Cobix

Mrs. Bozarth is our new assistant principal here at PTHS! She brings determination, kindness, and hard work to the table. She returns to us after having taught as a Social Studies teacher at PTHS from 2005 2013. In previous years, Mrs. Bozarth also taught Social Studies at Bolingbrook High School and Bloomington High School. She later became Dean at Thomas Metcalf Laboratory School and a principal for McLean County Unit 5 schools. Before her years at Bolingbrook, Mrs. Bozarth student-taught here at PTHS in 2001 through Illinois State University. A fun fact is that she student-taught Mr. Blair in AP U.S. History! Some more interesting facts about Mrs. Bozarth are that, in her free time, she loves to read and travel. In fact, she recently traveled to Norway for her sister's marriage. She has also traveled to St. Thomas and other areas in the Virgin Islands. Lastly, Mrs. Bozarth shared, “Get involved in clubs and sports this school has to offer and connect with staff and faculty, as they are here to help you throughout your journey of high school.” She also added that it's great to be back at PTHS!