Letters of Recommendation: Carl Brownell (2017), Jo Ann Bondi (2014), Shawn Messmer (2014), Ric Lindeen (2004), Denise Mack (2004), Barry Gadlin (2004), Albert Chan (2004), James Wolfinger (2003), Alan McKee (2002).
Student Testimonials (unedited):
"Mr. Poskozim is one of the most understanding teachers I've had. While I've had some struggles in this class, he goes the extra step to provide everyone with the proper knowledge and is great when it comes to communicating with students. Constantly engaging and entertaining while staying on topic and my understanding of the country we live in has been completely revamped by his teachings for the better." - Alex Chan
"Mr. Poskozim is one of the best history teachers that I have ever had. His enthusiasm for the topic is clear every single day, and it's easy to see how much he cares about the class and the people in it. He works really hard on every single lesson, and I felt very prepared for the AP test in May thanks to him." - Celia Romagnoli
"Mr. Poskozim has helped me in APUSH by making it easier for me to understand APUSH concepts despite my poor English. I have learned lots of US History and I thank him for that." - Wachirawit Tanghathaiwisut
"I think one of the reasons as to why Mr. Poskozim will standout from every other history teacher is that he gives us the freedom to interpret events, actions, and people. Many teachers love to spread their opinions to students and instill an opinion that isnt their own. I will forever miss and will look forward for teachers who will allow me to do this as much as Mr. Poskozim does to his students. Mr. Poskozim wants us to develop our own opinion and allow others to share their own, and I will forever stand by that teaching strategy. Thanks for everything Mr. Poskozim!" - Ethan Ebreo
"Of the very many classroom experiences I've had throughout my lifetime, this one truly stands out. The level of research and preparation that goes into every lesson is highly palpable. Mr. Poskozim's use of primary sources in his teaching of U.S history is the most in depth and proficient I've ever witnessed. He works very hard and cares very much about what his students are learning. I never had a moment in his class where I didn't feel engaged. I can confidently say that my understanding of U.S history has been permanently shaped by his teaching, and for the better." - Emmett Christ
"Mr. Poskozim is often attributed to his ability to bring an air of optimism along with him in the classroom--which is accurate and not something I'd disagree with. However, I find that the thing that I first noticed about him was his observational skills. He possesses a unique ability to view situations, historical and current, in ways that consider multiple perspectives and variations. He has shown this strength in his lectures by testing the morals of students, and I feel pride in having been one of those students that was pushed to learn history in a way that pulled on the heart strings. Yet, I find that I was helped most by moments when I'd be given real, genuine advice from Mr. Poskozim; nothing sugarcoated... When seeking out Mr. P, I immediately saw a shift. Now, he's no miracle worker--I didn't bring my grade up to an A or understand how the class worked the next day, but he instilled in me a sense of faith that encouraged me to continue asking for help and improving. Few times have I felt that a teacher has seen real potential in me. I ended the year strong academically, with achievements I wouldn't have anticipated, but also with confidence that I know someone that sees my potential." - Bianca Poenar
"Mr. Poskozim has to be one of the most, if not the most, passionate teacher ever. His teaching reflects his passion on United States history which made learning more enjoyable. He starts every day with optimism which makes the student optimistic of what's to come, and is able to thoroughly explain concepts which helps students do well on exams. " - Mai Vu
"I came into my junior year expecting a boring history class, but honestly it turned out to be one of my favorite classes I have ever taken. Mr. Poskozim bought so much energy into the classroom and put a smile on everyone’s faces. He was creative with the ways he taught, for instance, during one lesson, Mr. Poskozim had the class sing songs and form little bands with our own instruments to introduce a new lesson to us. The classroom was always filled with uplifting laughter." - Julia Lepkowska
"History has not always been my strong suit or main interest as a matter of fact, but Mr.Poskozim was able to make it very engaging and motivating to learn. There was various, enriching activites - that helped us best interact and become familiarized with the content. The classroom environment, as well helped! Beginning every class with a "Hello", always has helped set a positive classroom tone, especially helpful on some days, which the class might have had difficulty, fully engaging. His communication has also proven to be essential in regards to student success, as well as his flexibility - he was always understanding! " - Jazmine Rubio
"Mr. Poskozim is a hilarious teacher who knows what he's doing. The lessons he teaches are comprehensive and always expose the student to important primary sources that are helpful in better grasping the material. In addition, he has his way of tying in fun, unique games that are really helpful and educational. Thanks Mr. P!" - Albert Ontogtokh
"Honestly, Mr.Poskozim is by far the best history teacher I’ve had! He cares so much about his students and is so passionate about what he teaches. He never leaves a detail behind and makes sure we know the truth, even if it’s a little ugly. I cant wait for those who have him in the future, they’ll learn so much!! " - Imeelda Zaya
"I can honestly say that Mr. Poskozim was able to prepare me the best for any history exam I've taken thus far. He makes sure to use class time to go over the most important details and answers questions with enough detail to make you feel like you can teach somebody yourself. Past academic support, he was able to keep the classroom environment relaxed, and most classes were fun." - Robert Kalun
"Mr.P works incredibly hard for his classes. So much of what we learned, from the many different methods he taught with, helped me not only on the AP exam, but also during class. I developed skills as a history student and as a person who now knows a greater scope of American history. " - Aarchi Rana
"Mr.Poskozim is a wonderful teacher. Throughout the year he has made sure to expose us to various perspectives throughout history, educating us on every side, and letting us decide for ourselves who we agree with more. Mr.Poskozim is an incredibly enthusiastic teacher who lets his passion for history show." - Diana Kasprzycki
"I entered the beginning of my year taking APUSH terrified of the class being as hard as I heard it would be, but soon was at ease as I saw how much of an amazing teacher Mr. Poskozim is. He always tries his best to make class engaging while also informative, which really shows as he teaches. He also never fails to address students concerns, and explain concepts thoroughly when we need him to. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher!" - Bethany Rasho
"You're method of teaching history is very unusual, but in a good way. Instead of simply lecturing history by listing event off of event, you use fun activities to help us understand history to a deeper level. " - Ahmed Minih
"Mr. Poskozim greatly impacted my relationship with history as a subject. Over the year, spending time in Mr. Poskozim’s classroom allowed me to dive into history in different forms than I had in previous classes. What I previously found to be simply a class taken for credit, I now value and plan on pursuing at a post-secondary level. Mr. P’s relationships with his students allowed me to be comfortable in his classroom, able to attend office hours and ask questions if need be. He taught me not only the curriculum of American history, but how to be a better student and value the effort I put into class. He taught and pushed me to immerse myself in what I do and be a better learner. Thanks Mr. P! " - Riddhi Patel
"Going into this class with absolutely no clue of how to write a DBQ or LEQ, Mr. Poskozim has made it a much more comfortable and encouraging learning experience. I enjoyed every class with his engaging lessons; this environment made me genuinely want to learn and pay attention. He is truly an amazing teacher!" - Crystal Dang
"As a student who was initially scared that APUSH concepts might be hard to grasp, I think Mr. Poskozim is an outstanding teacher who makes the class extremely fun, engaging, and interactive. He has made the class fly by countless times due to his creative teaching approaches. His lessons help clarify questions from our readings, leading to more in-depth discussions and better remembrance of the material." - Sarah Phan
"Mr.Poskozim is a great teacher and great person. He sincerely cared and treated us with his love and he always checked us in if we fully understand the concept. Event hough I don’t like history, he made us to focus and keep it up. Thank you so much!" - Soobin Chung
"Mr. Poskozim is the most genuine and optimistic teacher ever! He made a hard course enjoyable by creating different strategies and activities to explain everything. He always took his time and made sure everyone understood everything. He makes each student feel special and brings up everyone's mood by making daily jokes!! He is the definition of a perfect teacher!!" - Aleksandria Kamenovic
"I'm not someone who generally enjoys history; however Mr. Poskozim made AP U.S. History very enjoyable. As a junior, I had a heavy workload throughout all of my classes and I was constantly busy, but AP U.S. History was one of the few classes I usually looked forward to because of Mr. Poskozim's teaching style. He cares about his students, and is easy-going, patient, calm, humorous, and above all engaging. I quite enjoyed history with Mr. Poskozim and I'm extremely fortunate to be able to have had him as a teacher." - Arya Rimal
"I had trouble in the beginning of the year and struggled to keep up with the class, but Mr. Poskozim was very helpful and understanding of my situation. Once I finally caught up to the class I still had a problem with how to write DBQs and LEQs as I didn't understand its format and he gave helpful advice during Office Hours that helped keep my grade up throughout the year. Other than these things, he made every material he taught interesting and easy to understand (and even explained a few things better than our actual textbook) while also ensuring that the class would have fun while learning." - Brian Liban
"Mr. Poskozim always started the class with a cheery "Hello!" and came in with enthusiasm and a great spirit. His organization of class was always a guarantee, with a schedule of the day and a funny way to pump us all up: a game, a video etc. He has known every question we ask him and is overall a great teacher who is able to convey messages about history and keep us interested." - Talia Lasky
"Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher who truly cares about his students and makes class fun. History is not my favorite subject, but through his methods of teaching, I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. He is a patient teacher who is open to listening to his students ideas and someone you can ask for advice at any time." - Prem Shah
"Mr. Poskozim helped me improve my DBQ writing skills. I used to hate writing DBQ's because I would always get 0-2 points but meeting with Mr. Poskozim helped me understand how to improve my writing and how I could use my time precisely to earn the most points possible. After revising my DBQ I was able to improve my score to up to 6 points and it was all thanks to Mr. Poskozim putting in his time and effort." - Ayse Unlu
"Mr. Poskozim is one of the best teachers I have had throughout high school. He is patient, easygoing, and clearly wants his students to succeed. He made learning U.S history an extremely fun and enjoyable experience, even though I was forced to learn the subject material virtually. His kindness and dedication did not go unnoticed and because of him, I felt confident going into my AP exam." - James Righi
"When I first chose to take APUSH, all I heard was that it's a hard class with an endless workload and a class full of miserable, failing students. With Mr. Poskozim this couldn't be further from the truth. (Even during the pandemic), he makes class interesting, engaging, and informative all while maintaining the perfect level of easygoing-ness that lets everybody feel comfortable in his presence. He's also very conscientious, always making sure to account for things like bias, and is fair to all perspectives of an argument. For example, he'll play "devil's advocate" sometimes to show a differing view, even if he might disagree with it himself. That's integrity. He's also apparently multi-talented, since one time he sang and played a historical song on the guitar for us. He always puts in the effort. Honestly I looked forward to every one of his classes and I'll miss him as a teacher." - Grace Antar
"Mr. Poskozim is always clear in his directions and thorough in his responses. Every time I had a question about something I would receive a well thought out explanation and would be able to understand it better! And if he felt that the explanation was rushed, Mr. Poskozim would send me an email after class with additional resources about the topic!" - Liz Lebedev
"Although we haven't met in a person-to-person interaction due to the pandemic, Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher when it comes to teaching the history of the US. He always makes sure that everyone in our class understands the lesson and presents a lot of helpful information through the presentation. Additionally, I love how he always makes time for students to ask questions if they don't understand or need clarification. Because I didn't know that much about US History, I really learned a lot from him. Overall, thank you so much for your hard work, especially in this pandemic! Thank you for teaching and helping me to gain a greater understanding of US History!!" - Michael Lucas
"Mr. Poskozim is a very patient teacher and puts a lot of effort into his teaching. It is apparent that he is passionate about his job and continuously strives to make his students academically strong within the aspect of history. Although I don't usually enjoy history, Mr. Poskozim worked around it and made the class very engaging for me." -Mary Badel
"Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher, he tries to make learning fun and enjoyable for everyone, even in a tough environment (online learning). He finds way to contact you and make sure you're on track for success. He brings with him credibility and unbiased stand point that are very respectable form a students perspective. Mr. Poskozim enjoys his job with a humble mindset and a real passion for teaching. Thanks for being a great teacher! - Mark Walczak
"I think you're a wonderful teacher and I'm never bored in your class ,and that's coming from a person who has a very short attention span." - Victoria Trogub
"Mr. Poskozim was a fun, witty, and passionate teacher. He put in a lot of effort into meticulously planning his lessons (and matching them with his shirts) and making sure that each student understood the concepts/events we were covering in class. I appreciate his advice and commitment to teaching AP USH, we were never bored in class, he would make jokes or poke fun at something/someone and always created a lighthearted ambiance in class. He was able to effectively teach students regardless of different commitment levels and was a great teacher that each of us appreciated. I also felt prepared for the AP exam at the end of his class." - Anami Patel
"Mr. Poskozim's positive attitude, serious approach, and a huge amount of effort made his class feel very interesting, comfortable, and useful. He never fails to offer students help and encourage participation, which I think is crucial for such a demanding and challenging class like AP US History. I am very happy and thankful for having him as my teacher and I will definitely miss coming into his class. Now that it's over, I wish I could take the course all over again!" - Sariuna Iumozhapova
"Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher who not only cares about the students grade but the acquirement of student skills. Everyday in class he was well prepared with a plethora of group activities to thoroughly learn the material that would be assessed on the college board AP exam. I had his class 8th period, the last period of the day. Most students would be almost exhausted by 8th period but not in Mr. Poskozim's AP U.S History class." - Sargis Giliana
"Mr. Poskozim is really passionate about history and really puts in a lot of work that ultimately helps the students. His work really pays off and makes the class really enjoyable. Everyday was unique and exciting. Overall, I feel that my experience in this class has exceeded my expectations and I have a new understanding and appreciation of history in general." - Alisha Samad
"I loved walking into Mr. Poskozim's APUSH class everyday this year. He is an amiable teacher who creates good relationships with his students. He teaches in a way that strengthens concepts in students who are well prepared everyday while also furthering the knowledge of kids who are less committed. Overall I felt very prepared for the AP Test at the end of the year." - Marcin Nieradka
"Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher. He teaches very well that any student would understand. I can have a hard time in history since its not my favorite subject and this is a difficult course to take, but he made it a lot easier for me than normal. He also makes the class very enjoyable and fun to take. I am glad I took this class." - Deep Patel
"Mr. Poskozim is an outstanding teacher. He always has a great lesson planned and integrates a fun approach to learning. AP US History has been a thrilling classroom experience from all the games, packets, videos and pear decks. Mr. Poskozim has truly been a great teacher and prepared all his students for the exams" - Jenny Iype
"AP US History with Mr. Poskozim has been one of my favorite classes that I have taken during my high school career, and a large part of that is Mr.P. He is not a cookie cutter teacher who only wants to get through the course material just to get through it. He actively attempts to help students and finds creative ways to explain the history to us, and his fun personality makes the class more enjoyable as well." - Erti Tushe
"Mr. Poskozim is probably one of the nicest teachers I have ever had. He is able to teach class and have all the student's respect without becoming frustrated or mad at us once this year. He forms positive relationships with his students so that we all enjoy going to his class every morning. Whether in or outside of class, students only have good things to say about him." - Richa Shah
"Mr. Poskozim, has really made Ap Us History enjoyable and interesting, he has provided so many different activities for us as students to take part in, and helps us understand, and helps us think outside the box. Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher, who really understands and connects with his students. Mr.Poskozim also is available for last minute questions before LEQ and DBQ's after school, which really helped me through the year! Thank You Mr.Poskozim. " - Saarah Junaid
"Mr.P is a happy, outgoing teacher which I really appreciate to have. I like how he makes his students feel comfortable in their learning environment always and I like how he leaves it to our responsibility in to doing schoolwork as it teaches us to pursue independence in academics." - Nicole Kozikowski
"You and the use of Kahoot and Peardeck encourage me to learn more about history. I use to hate learning about history growing up, but now its almost like my favorite subject even though i don't have an A in the class. You made me look forward to coming to this class everyday even if we would have tests and quizzes. I feel like I could be myself in this class. Thank you, Mr. Poskozim!!!" ~Kaitlyne Courtney Afante~
"Mr. P goes above and beyond when helping his students achieve their goal in this class. There's never a day where I don't walk out of the room without learning anything new. Throughout the whole year he's made his lesson plans interesting and grading fair. " - Alex Andriopoulos
"Mr. Poskozim is an outstanding teacher. He creates a welcoming environment for everyone and engages everyone in the daily conversation. He is always willing to answer questions outside or inside the classroom." - Janhvi Sheth
"History was never one of my best subjects, so I thought I would for sure fail or have a bad grade in this class. Mr. Poskozim's enthusiasm and willingness to help are the reasons I have a high grade in this class. I don't think I've ever had a history teacher as fun as him." -Mirela Masinovic
"History was never one of my strong subjects in school. I even struggled a bit at the beginning of this school year, but somewhere along the lines with Mr. Poskozim's helpful class discussions and fun Kahoot review games, I now have a better understand of U.S History. He made learning about old guys who fought wars fun and compelling. I can honestly say I have never had a better teacher than him and wish I could have him again as a teacher." - Connie Tran
"I had a great time in Mr.P's class. He is always engaged with the students and does everything he can to help every single student. He is one of the teachers I know that can keep his patience with a student when he/she doesn't understand something, and he always works around peoples conflicts to help them do better in the class." -Abhishek Rathod
"Mr.Poskozim's way of teaching is fun! It gets you thinking, the different types of activities that we did in class help us learn dates, and also what happened during that time. What I like best were the flash cards with our names on them, because we never knew who it would be. It was fun to see some kids gets happy, and the others panic or be in shock. I had a great time in this class!" - Neha Mahmood
"Mr. Poskozim is one of the greatest social science teachers here at Maine East High School. He puts in more effort into his class than other teachers, he is willing to stay late after school or come in early before school to give students the help the need in order to be successful. Mr. Poskozim goes beyond the expectation everyday and he is willing to change his teaching habits if it betters his students. Overall I am glad he was my teacher this year and would love to have him again next year!" - Jakub Sobieraj
"Overall, APUSH with Mr. P was always interesting and fun. I'm sure if he wasn't my teacher, the story would be a lot different. Mr. P genuinely makes his students feel comfortable and respected, he holds them on the same level as he would expect from us and it's easy to call him a friend. But, he doesn't let that affect his teaching ability; He knows when it's time to be a friend and when it's time to be serious in order to teach our class." - Selma Jezerak
"The class was fun and caused many of the students to really think about the impact of American history and not just about the facts of what happened. We learned about what happened and then thought of why it happened that way and then how it affects many today." - Brandon Henry
"Let me make something straight, I'm not a big history fan. But it seems like this year was one of the first, where it didn't drag to take one. Mr. Poskozim honestly made this one of the most entertaining classes I have taken. That's how it should be. Classes shouldn't always be serious and stressful. He knew is material incredibly well, and was always there to answer any questions that the class had. Thank you for helping me grow as history student!" - Harsh Prajapati
"Mr. Poskozim goes beyond his required duties as a teacher in a number of ways. The practicality that Mr.Poskozim offered was sincere and to our benefit. He adapted his teaching styles to what he believed every student needed. Additionally, he lectures well and he never judged a student based on their curiosities. Not to forget, he was incredibly welcoming when it came letting me come in for help. He understood who I was as a student, and never gave up on me." - Jheel Shah
"Mr. Poskozim is a teacher that not only creates a welcoming learning environment, but an advantageous one at that. His ways of teaching allow students to stay engaged and ready for anything that comes their way. By using programs such as Peardeck and Kahoot!, students find learning as an enjoyable experience and not a burden. Furthermore, his belief of active, diligent students is seen through the compiled work assigned. His students are focused on constantly benefiting themselves through the many opportunities given for success in the class." - Ellen Cherkassky
"Mr. Poskozim goes beyond his required duties as a teacher in so many ways. He is ruthlessly pragmatic in that he will adapt his teaching styles to what the class as a whole and to what each individual student needs. Additionally, he lectures well and always makes time for student questions and inquiries." - Fionna Ek
Mr. Poskozim approaches the class in a unique and interesting way, making learning enjoyable and also learning the material on a deeper level. - Anna Koziol
Mr. Poskozim is a very engaging teacher who uses his advanced technological skills to teach his students United States history. I always found his lessons enjoyable to attend because of how interactive he made them. - Jose Trujillo
Mr. Poskozim is honestly one of the best history teachers I have had in my high school career. He involves his students in numerous different fun activities and discussions in order to help them learn the material effectively. Mr. Poskozim's class is not only educational, but also very intriguing. -Safia Ghouse
"Mr.P not only teaches well, but he teaches in a way so that you won't just recite information out by memorizing it, but by teaching you in a way so that you will truly understand the context and take away a deeper meaning from it." - Mishel Kamal
"Mr. Poskozim is one of the best history teachers out [there]. He knows his material well. He can literally answer any American history question we ask him. Mr. Poskozim always bring a sense of humor to the class, making American history fun to learn! The class is filled with a positive atmosphere, as Mr. Poskozim genuinely cares about all of his students. Thank you for rekindling my likeness towards history! - Henry Kotlinski
"Mr.Poskozim's class was very engaging and also very educational. He engaged us in discussions, made us move around the room and tried to make the class less stressful. I think that this class was my favorite class period out of all the class periods." - Harsheet Patel
"Mr Poskozim is one of the best history teachers I've had and it's because of his genuine love of the topic he teaches. His passion for his job definitely shows because, rather than teaching to the AP test, he gives us a deeper understanding of what made America develop the way it did. His attempts at giving us both sides of any issue gave us the opportunity to form our own opinions about them. More than anything, this class taught me how to think about history. History is not just cramming random facts about Henry Clay. It's a story involving tons of people, and it varies depending on the source." - Mara Cameron
"I really liked how Mr. Poskozim provided us with many viewpoints and perspectives on topics and political stances. If he had a clear bias on something, he let us know about it before hand so we would be aware that it was only his personal bias and that there are other perspectives on the issue. He always asked the class for counterarguments and opposing beliefs so we could fully understand history, not just one view of it." - Isabelle Tobolski
"Mr. Poskozim is a fantastic teacher. On behalf of myself and my fellow classmates, I can safely say that we actually enjoyed APUSH this year. Although the course material can be very difficult, Mr. Poskozim made it accessible and enjoyable to learn. The way he seamlessly transitioned between the textbook material and outside information (various primary sources, educational films, and pop culture) was remarkable and was crucial to the our learning and mastery of the course. He hardly ever presented something as one-sided. If the textbook or source had a liberal bias, he would make note of that and explain the conservative viewpoint, and vice versa. He always did his best to present a fuller, more well-rounded picture of U.S.history. I also have many friends and acquaintances who take American-Studies and would agree with me. I can honestly say that I have never heard a student give a single negative comment about Mr. Poskozim." - Danny Amorella
"Mr. Poskozim is an awesome teacher. It's apparent from day one that he is really passionate about history. Everyday I looked forward to APUSH because I knew I wouldn't be sitting through a boring class for 45 minutes. I always knew I was in for either a great lecture or an involved discussion. He makes you feel at ease and even if you get the question wrong, he never makes you feel bad about yourself. The best kind of teacher is the one that pushes you to be your best, Mr. Poskozim is that teacher!" - Kate Garvey
"Mr. Poskozim was always more than willing to answer questions whether during or outside of class. His approachable atmosphere and legitimate compassion for his students made his class a welcoming, supportive safe haven for all students granted the privilege to having him as a teacher. As his student, I felt well prepared to take the AP U.S History exam and I wish that many more students are extended the same opportunity to enjoy the benefits of Mr. Poskozim’s excellent teaching." Mark Tamvakis
"Mr. Poskozim is a great teacher, and I learned a lot of US History from him. He is very kind to his students, and forms bonds with them... I don't really like history, but Mr. Poskozim found a way to make it fun and interesting with the different activities he used... He didn't get flustered by kids when they were fooling around, and was able to get them to stop easily without disrupting the class. Mr. Poskozim is one of the best teachers that I've had at Maine South, and is definitely my favorite history teacher." Matt Pierucci
"You were an outstanding teacher. Aside from effectively teaching us the material and making it interesting, you were simply a great person. The environment in the classroom was different than that in some of my other classes, in that I felt like everyone wanted to be there, and you were definitely the kind of person who we all wanted to see each day and will miss once the school year is over. APUSH was the kind of class that I looked forward to, and one time, when I had a fever, I still made my mom take me to school just for the morning classes so that I didn't’ miss APUSH. Thank you for a great year." Ellen Longman
"I really liked that you offered test redoes. It gave me relief that if I didn't have time to go over the notes, I would be able to go back and try again. I also like the idea of the final. For the final I interviewed my grandfather. I was able to connect with him by picking his brain and it makes me feel more confident going into the final by typing this paper." Shawn Loutos
"I think this class was very helpful in not only understanding but learning about america's history as a whole. This course went into depth about communism, war, and politics of America. I really enjoyed having this class and having Mr. P as a teacher. The class was not only interesting but pretty fun too. " Sam Daly