Welcome to Mr. Mc Carney's Third Grade Class
Hello there! I am your teacher from Luton, England, and I am really excited to be here at Mountain Park ES. As an international teacher, I am part of a program called VIF (Visiting International Faculty) which supports cultural exchange through education. To find out more about VIF, check out the website – www.vifprogram.com
I attended De Montfort University and I have been teaching for 11 years, both in the UK and Georgia. I spent two years teaching 3rd grade at Sweet Apple Elementary, before returning home to England last summer. I’m so happy to be back in the USA once again. My wife is a teacher and writer. I enjoy reading, listening to music and playing drums. On the sporting front I play badminton, although I’m not very good at it! I used to play soccer on a regular basis, but have ‘retired’ now because my joints are getting a bit stiff. I’m also a qualified soccer coach and referee.
As a drummer I have played in several bands since I was fourteen years old, playing many genres, particularly rock, country and Irish music. One of my biggest drumming heroes is Phil Collins.