Welcoming new staff: Omar Maciel

Eloise Godwin, Reporter • October 15, 2025

“At my core, I’m an understanding and motivated person who wants to help others,” Maciel said. Claremont High School welcomes Omar Maciel, a new teacher for special education: ES Economics and ES Government. He received his bachelor’s in history and teaching credentials from Cal Poly Pomona and his master’s from Azusa Pacific University. His thesis focused on the impact of the Civil Rights Movement on sports.

Maciel found his teaching passion in high school as an AVID tutor while working with students who needed support. “I found it gratifying that I was able to help those students,” Maciel said.

An essential part of his job is helping students advocate for themselves. “Even if it’s a question you’ve asked two [or] three times, get clarification again,” Maciel said.

Maciel enjoys movies, hiking, travel, and sports—especially the Clippers. As a self-proclaimed “movie buff,” Maciel researches actors, directors, and cinematography in his favorite movies, such as “The Thing” and “The Lord Of The Rings” trilogy. “Try to have some sort of balance and make sure you listen to those positive influences in life,” Maciel said. “I think that’s key.”

Omar Maciel is an exciting addition to Claremont High School, ready to make a positive impact on his students and school.

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Eloise Godwin, Reporter

Eloise Godwin is a sophomore at Claremont High School and is in her first year as a Reporter for the Wolfpacket. Godwin joined the Wolfpacket staff because of her love for writing, which she not only exhibits during school hours but also during her free time. Along with writing, a large part of Godwin’s time is devoted to musical theater at CHS. She not only enjoys performing on stage, but also likes helping create sets for the productions and working with the technology behind the scenes. Godwin is also fascinated with nature, especially plants, and spends much of her time walking around Claremont to get to school, to play with her dog, or just as a fun pastime. She especially enjoys walking in Claremont because it is a very different environment from other cities she has grown up in, as she recently moved to Claremont from a rural town in Minnesota, promptly before starting her freshman year at CHS. Godwin is excited to spend her time with the rest of the Wolfpacket staff this school year!