Hello everyone!
My name is Mr. McGinnis and this is my third year here at Phillip O. Berry. I am excited to be teaching the AVID II Elective this year because education is important to me and I am happy to have the opportunity to help the students of Berry be next-step ready. Like I mentioned, education is important to me. I completed my undergraduate work at Queens University of Charlotte while participating in the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program before beginning work on a masters degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. As a current graduate student, I am challenged consistently to refine my thinking and to continuously engage in the kind of personal and academic growth which will propel me toward success. I don't know about you, but I feel the most fulfilled as a person when I know that my decisions, actions, and hard work are aligned along a path toward success. It's for this reason that I believe teaching AVID is the perfect fit for me. By deciding to be in AVID, by making the most of your Phillip O. Berry experience, and by being diligent in your coursework, you have began your path toward a successful college career. I am honored to be your teacher this year and am optimistic for what your futures hold! Let's work together to make the 2015-2016 school year the best year ever! Best regards, Mr. McGinnis AVID Elective Teacher Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology |