Teacher Spotlight: Jacob Hill

Teacher: Jacob Hill

District: Escambia County

Jacob Hill is an innovative educator at Pensacola High School, where he has spent the past four years shaping young minds. He draws on nearly two decades of experience in international business education across secondary and higher education. He currently leads classes in IB Business Management, AP Computer Science, and AP CK Cybersecurity while also directing the school’s Work-Based Learning initiatives.

Seeing immense opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, Hill launched the program to help students enter a high-demand industry. It equips them with technical expertise and the essential soft skills—critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork—that distinguish future leaders.

Beyond the classroom, Hill’s leadership extends to his roles as FBLA District 1 Director, service on the Florida FBLA State Board, and coaching cross country, empowering students to grow as leaders and individuals. In his downtime, he enjoys cooking and exploring new global cuisines, cheering for Chelsea FC, and designing graphics for school and community events.