There is no place we'd rather be than JROTC!
Army JROTC instructors are dedicated, retired commissioned and senior noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) who serve as fully certified members of the school faculty. They guide cadets through the U.S. Army curriculum, overseeing all classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, logistics, and community service.
Our JROTC program is led by a specialized and dedicated team of military professionals who bring over 50 years of real-world leadership and experience directly to the classroom.
Senior Army Instructor (SAI)
Role: A retired commissioned officer who partners with the AI to lead the department.
Focus: Establishes the program's vision and delivers comprehensive instruction in Leadership Education and Training.
Army Instructor (AI)
Role: A retired senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO) who partners with the SAI.
Focus: Mentors cadets, manages the daily operations of the battalion, and delivers comprehensive instruction in Leadership Education and Training.
LTC Joshua Espenlaub
USA Retired
Senior Army Instructor
jespenlaub@randolph.k12.nc.us
MSG Matt White
USA Retired
Army Instructor
m2white@randolph.k12.nc.us
Certified by the U.S. Army and integrated as official members of the RHS faculty, our instructors manage all facets of the RHS JROTC program. Together, they are responsible for:
Curriculum Design & Execution: Delivering top-tier instruction in Army Leadership Education and Training.
Extracurricular Management: Overseeing battalion co-curricular teams (Raider, Drill, Marksmanship, and Color Guard), field trips, and summer camp (JCLC).
Logistics & Administration: Managing the day-to-day operations and requirements set forth by the School and U.S. Army.
Community Outreach: Guiding cadets through meaningful community service and civic engagement projects.