List of 10 frequently asked questions.

  • My primary roles at Thacher

    I teach math and science and direct the Thacher Observatory.

  • What my students call me

    Usually Doc Swift or Dr. Swift.

  • Favorite place at Thacher

    The Outdoor Chapel.

  • Favorite job perk

    Some of the best right-hand point breaks in North America less than one hour away. That, and an observatory!

  • I knew I wanted to work at Thacher when

    I visited the campus.

  • Since you asked me to brag, here's the professional accomplishment I'm most proud of

    I have had the honor of mentoring a number of really outstanding people. That is both what I am most proud of and what I have found to be most gratifying professionally.

  • Hardly anybody knows that

    I love creamy desserts more than chocolate desserts.

  • Favorite places on earth

    Big Sur, Hawaii, Southern Utah.

  • What I wanted to be when I grew up (when I was 10)

    Happy.

  • What I want to be when I grow up (now)

    My best self. 
A college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12
5025 Thacher Road
Ojai, California, 93023
Tel: 805-646-4377 Fax: 805-646-9490 Email: info@thacher.org 
Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students: The Thacher School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.