When you step into Mr. Lobosco’s classroom, you’ll likely see him in motion—gesturing, laughing, or demonstrating a concept with an unexpected prop. Described as animated, personable, and positive, he prides himself on creating a classroom environment where students feel connected and energized.

“I always try to make it seem like I’m a person who’s a teacher, not a teacher who’s a person,”  Lobosco said.

That philosophy reflects his belief that education is about more than instruction, it’s about relationships. Whether using humor, storytelling, or a hands-on activity, he wants every student to feel that their teacher genuinely cares about them as people.

Originally from Bethpage, New York, Mr. Lobosco attended Bethpage High School before continuing his education at SUNY Geneseo and later Stony Brook University, where he earned his master’s degree.

Looking back on his own high school experience, he remembers being dedicated to his studies, though not always in the most balanced way.

“Looking back at it, I wish I was more studious, but I did care a lot about my grades,” Lobosco said.

He spent his high school years involved in both sports and music, serving as drum major for the marching band and playing on several athletic teams. His friendships, he says, were a defining part of that time. He remains close with “about ninety percent” of his core high school friends, something he takes pride in maintaining to this day.

Academically, Mr. Lobosco always enjoyed school, particularly math and science.

“When it came to subjects I liked, I would study a lot,” Lobosco said.

Noting that his interest in math was so strong he initially applied to college as a math major. However, a turning point came during his senior year when he took a marine biology class that changed everything.

“Talking to her and taking the class opened my eyes for how much I truly enjoy the class and science,” said Lobosco.

That single experience planted the seed for his future career as a science educator. By his junior year of high school, Lobosco had already started to imagine himself teaching. He credits a two-year relationship with an inspiring math teacher for sparking that idea.

“I had the same math teacher for two years, and he made it infectious,” said Lobosco. “He made it seem like being a teacher is so much fun, more worth it than any other career.”

While he eventually shifted toward science, that teacher’s enthusiasm for education stuck with him, shaping his own classroom philosophy.

His path to teaching wasn’t only about passion—it was also practical. Lobosco valued the work-life balance that education offered and admired the impact teachers could have while still maintaining time for family and personal interests.

Outside of the classroom, Mr. Lobosco’s list of hobbies is as dynamic as his personality. He played drums throughout college, participated in club hockey, and even held a seasonal job as a pumpkin carver, working on more than one hundred pumpkins a day at a Hudson Valley event. He’s also competed in Super Smash Bros. tournaments and played full percussion pieces in college performances.

Family is another huge part of his life, being one of six siblings, with three older brothers and younger twins (a brother and a sister).

One of his most memorable teaching experiences came during his fourth year in the classroom.

A student who was selectively mute began to open up after consistent encouragement from Lobosco. Over time, the student started visiting his room during lunch, and by the end of the year was participating in group discussions and speaking with confidence. The student’s progress reminded him why personal connection and empathy matter so much in teaching.

When asked why he chose to teach at North High, Mr. Lobosco explained that it was the combination of reputation, environment, and people that drew him in.The school’s strong academic standing and welcoming atmosphere made the decision easy. He recalls that the staff he met during the interview process made it feel less like a formal interview and more like a conversation.

“They made the interviewing process not like something to dread,” Lobosco said.

Now, as a new member of the Great Neck faculty, Mr. Lobosco hopes to inspire curiosity and confidence in his students the same way his own teachers inspired him. Through hands-on learning, positive energy, and genuine care, he’s determined to make science something students look forward to every day.