
Social Studies Department

Joel Baker
AP World History - 10th Grade
Coach Baker earned both his M.Ed. and B.S. from Sul Ross State University. He has 34 years in education and coaches football and track.

Anthony Boyle

Tony Carter

Conor Chandler
World History- 10th Grade
U.S. History- 11th Grade
My name is Coach Chandler and I teach World History & U.S. History here at Hobbs High and am the assistant swim coach. I graduated from Texas A&M in 2018 (Whoop!) and this is my 8th year as a teacher. As for some fun facts about myself, I enjoy getting lost in a good book or game, and I enjoy writing. I can also play the violin, speak German, and I'm related to one of the Salem Witches...so watch out
Reagan Cordell
Coach Reagan is in her third year of teaching and coaches girls soccer and track. She also manages the school website and social media. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Wayland Baptist University and her Associate of Arts in Education from LCCC. She played five years of college soccer and made two trips to nationals. Outside of school, she enjoys building LEGOs, playing violin, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Ernest Gonzales
Economics & Government - 12th Grade
I attended UTSA (Beep Beep!) and earned my master’s degree from SFASU (Axe ’Em!). I have been teaching and coaching for 16 years and currently coach Football and Track & Field. I am married to Savannah (formerly Stockton) Gonzales, our Head Volleyball Coach. Outside of school, I love spending time with our dogs, Moose and Tex, BBQing, cooking for my lovely wife, and escaping to the mountains, especially Cloudcroft!

Jacob Hoover
U.S. History - 11th Grade & World History 10th Grade
I hold a B.S. in History from Frostburg State University in Maryland. This is my 11th year in education.

Jason Kirkland
AP World History - 10th Grade
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in History from Walsh University, a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, and a master’s degree in Administration with my principal’s license from Youngstown State University. I am starting my 25th year in education and serve as the Head Cross Country and Head Girls Track Coach. I am married to my wife, Trina, who I have known since 6th grade, and we have two sons, Evan and Owen. Outside of school and coaching, I enjoy quiet, peaceful time at home with my family.

Mike Mills
AP U.S. History - 11th Grade
This is my 31st year of teaching and coaching in Hobbs. I’ve been married for 34 years and we have two grandchildren. I am the Defensive Linemen coach for the HHS football team.

Ryan Parrish
U.S. History - 11th Grade
This is my 5th year in the classroom. I graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree in History and Criminal Justice. I am also the lead advisor for the HHS Justice Academy. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time outdoors and am a big Texas Rangers fan!

Melissa Richards-Doss
Government - 12th grade
This is my 29th year teaching at HHS. I retired 2.5 years ago from instructional coaching and returned to teach. I have undergraduated degree from USW and graduated degrees from Walden University and USW. I have a large family and enjoy spending time with them. I have 10 grandchildren ranging from 18-2. I love gardening and raise Goldendoodles in a partnership as eithical breeders.

Barrett Robinson
World History - 10th Grade
I earned my bachelor’s degree from NMSU and my master’s degree from ENMU. This is my 14th year in education, and I also coach football. I am married to my wife, Brianna, and we have three sons, Bentley, Brody, and Beckett. Outside of school and coaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, and fishing.

Kristin Sorenson
World History - 10th Grade
I attended Emporia State University, where I earned my bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and the University of Nebraska, where I earned my PhD. This is my 33rd year teaching, and I also serve as an assistant cross country coach. I have two daughters, one who lives in Washington and one in Oklahoma, and a son who lives in Ohio. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with my kids, and watching my son compete in cross country and track.

Jeffrey Willingham
U.S. History - 11th Grade
Coach Willingham is beginning his eighth year as a teacher and coach in Hobbs. Coach Willingham has coached previously in Portales (2 years), Artesia (15 years), and Carlsbad (1 year). He is the defensive coordinator for the HHS football team. Coach Willingham and his wife, Robin, the President of JP Stone Community Bank, are both graduates of ENMU. They have two children, Madison and Joe and one highly energetic grandson Stone and a second grandson Swayze everyone will meet in December!